Quiz: Olympic Traditions -- What Do You Know?
Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on August 30, 2022
Question 1/8
Which sport in the ancient Olympic Games allowed finger breaking?
- Chariot racing
- Running
- Wrestling
Question 2/8
The Olympic flame is lit in a ritual at Olympia.
- True
- False
Question 3/8
Who was the first Olympic gymnast to score a perfect 10?
- Mary Lou Retton
- Nadia Comaneci
- Cathy Rigby
Question 4/8
“Whiff waff” and “flim flam” are alternate names for which sport?
- Table tennis
- Badminton
- Handball
Question 5/8
Which Olympian had polio as a child, losing the use of her left leg?
- Peggy Fleming
- Babe Didrikson
- Wilma Rudolph
Question 6/8
At the 1984 Olympics, this athlete won the same races as Jesse Owens:
- Sebastian Coe
- Carl Lewis
- Bruce Jenner
Question 7/8
Who competed in seven Olympic events in eight days and won each time?
- Mark Spitz
- Jesse Owens
- Matthew Biondi
Question 8/8
Who is the oldest-ever competing Olympian?
- Hiroshi Hoketsu
- Oscar Swahn
- Dara Torres