From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been countless unforgettable moments in Olympic history.
As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions.
Just for fun, post your responses in the comments below and we'll post the correct answers by noon on Saturday, July 28.
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1. Which country has won at least one gold medal in every Summer Games?
- The United States
- China
- Australia
- Great Britain
2. What colour of medal was presented to the winners in the first modern Olympics in 1896?
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- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
- Copper
3. Who won a gold medal for the 100 meter in 1924 and was featured in the film Chariots of Fire?
- Usain Bolt
- Muhammad Ali
- Harold Abrahams
- Steve Prefontaine
4. Which of these colors is not on the Olympics flag?
- Black
- Blue
- Red
- Brown
5. Which team leads all other teams in the Opening Ceremony procession?
- Team USA
- Great Britain
- the Greek team
- the host country
6. The Games were not held in which of the following years?
- 1940
- 1912
- 1988
- 2000
7. How did the Olympic flame arrive in England for the 2012 Games?
- Ship
- Airplane
- Helicopter
- Underground tunnel
8. What contest of team strength was an official Olympic event from 1900 to 1920?
- Polo
- Gliding
- Tug of War
- Softball
Looking for a way to celebrate the Olympics locally? You can find local events for Olympic Fun Day on July 28 on the Let’s Move website, which has a page about how to set up your own local Olympics.
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