14 Questions
How many events are there in Swimming in the Summer Olympics?
34 events
Which Summer Olympic event has the most number of weight categories for men?
Boxing
How many events are there in Synchronized Swimming in the Summer Olympics?
2 events
Which Summer Olympic event has the most number of events in Athletics?
Sprinting events
How many events are there in Badminton in the Summer Olympics?
6 events
Which Summer Olympic event has the most number of events in Cycling?
Track cycling
How many events are there in Water Polo in the Summer Olympics?
2 events
Which Summer Olympic event has the most number of events in Equestrian?
All of the above
Which athlete holds the record for the most Olympic medals?
Michael Phelps
Who has made the most Olympic appearances?
Ian Thorpe
What is the age of the youngest Olympic medalist?
13 years old
Who holds the record for the most consecutive Olympic wins in the discus throw?
Al Oerter
What is the fastest recorded time in the men's 100m sprint?
9.58 seconds
Who set the longest-standing record in the men's high jump?
Javier Sotomayor
Study Notes
Summer Olympic Events
Aquatics
- Swimming: 34 events (17 men, 17 women)
- Diving: 8 events (4 men, 4 women)
- Synchronized Swimming: 2 events (1 women's team, 1 women's duet)
- Water Polo: 2 events (1 men's team, 1 women's team)
Archery
- Individual events: men's and women's
- Team events: men's and women's
Athletics (Track and Field)
- Sprint events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay
- Middle-distance events: 800m, 1500m
- Long-distance events: 5000m, 10,000m, marathon
- Hurdling events: 100m hurdles, 400m hurdles
- Relays: 4x100m, 4x400m
- Jumping events: high jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump
- Throwing events: shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, hammer throw
- Multi-events: decathlon (men), heptathlon (women)
Badminton
- Singles: men's and women's
- Doubles: men's, women's, and mixed
- Team events: men's and women's
Basketball
- Men's and women's team events
Boxing
- Men's events: 10 weight categories
- Women's events: 3 weight categories
Canoeing
- Sprint events: kayak and canoe, individual and team events
- Slalom events: kayak and canoe, individual and team events
Cycling
- Road cycling: men's and women's road race, individual time trial
- Track cycling: men's and women's sprint, keirin, team pursuit, omnium
- Mountain biking: men's and women's cross-country
- BMX racing: men's and women's
Equestrian
- Dressage: individual and team events
- Eventing: individual and team events
- Jumping: individual and team events
Fencing
- Individual events: men's and women's foil, épée, and sabre
- Team events: men's and women's foil, épée, and sabre
Summer Olympic Events
Aquatics
- Swimming features 34 events, divided equally between men and women
- Diving has 8 events, with 4 events each for men and women
- Synchronized Swimming has 2 events, both for women's teams
- Water Polo has 2 events, 1 for men's team and 1 for women's team
Archery
- Archery features individual and team events for both men and women
Athletics (Track and Field)
- Sprint events include 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m relay, and 4x400m relay
- Middle-distance events include 800m and 1500m
- Long-distance events include 5000m, 10,000m, and marathon
- Hurdling events include 100m hurdles and 400m hurdles
- Relays include 4x100m and 4x400m
- Jumping events include high jump, pole vault, long jump, and triple jump
- Throwing events include shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, and hammer throw
- Multi-events include decathlon for men and heptathlon for women
Badminton
- Singles events are available for men and women
- Doubles events include men's, women's, and mixed
- Team events include men's and women's teams
Basketball
- Basketball features men's and women's team events
Boxing
- Men's events feature 10 weight categories
- Women's events feature 3 weight categories
Canoeing
- Sprint events include kayak and canoe, individual and team events
- Slalom events include kayak and canoe, individual and team events
Cycling
- Road cycling features men's and women's road race and individual time trial
- Track cycling features men's and women's sprint, keirin, team pursuit, and omnium
- Mountain biking features men's and women's cross-country
- BMX racing features men's and women's events
Equestrian
- Dressage features individual and team events
- Eventing features individual and team events
- Jumping features individual and team events
Fencing
- Individual events include men's and women's foil, épée, and sabre
- Team events include men's and women's foil, épée, and sabre
Olympic Records
Most Decorated Athletes
- Michael Phelps holds the record with 28 medals, including 23 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals.
- Larisa Latynina won 18 medals, comprising 9 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze medals.
- Paavo Nurmi earned 12 medals, with 9 gold, 3 silver.
Most Olympic Appearances
- Ian Thorpe and Dara Torres share the record for most Olympic appearances, with 5 each.
- Brendan Hansen has 4 Olympic appearances to his name.
Youngest and Oldest Medalists
- Marjorie Gestring is the youngest medalist, winning gold in diving at 13 years old in 1936.
- Oscar Swahn is the oldest medalist, winning bronze in shooting at 72 years old in 1920.
Most Consecutive Olympic Wins
- Al Oerter won 4 consecutive gold medals in discus throw from 1956 to 1968.
- Carl Lewis won 4 consecutive gold medals in long jump from 1984 to 1996.
Fastest Times
- Usain Bolt holds the record for the fastest men's 100m time, with 9.58 seconds in 2008.
- Florence Griffith-Joyner holds the record for the fastest women's 100m time, with 10.49 seconds in 1988.
Longest-Standing Records
- Mutaz Essa Barshim tied the record for men's high jump, set by Javier Sotomayor in 1993, with a height of 2.45m in 2014.
- Sally Gunnell holds the record for the women's 400m hurdles, with a time of 52.74 seconds in 1992.
This quiz reviews the different events in the Summer Olympics, including aquatics, archery, and athletics.
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