Answers to Olympic Quick Quiz
1. c) Madonna didn’t perform at this year's opening ceremony in Paris.
2. d) 140mph is the average speed arrows leave a bow during an archery competition
3. a) Long distance runners have the greatest lung capacity, closely followed by Synchronised swimmers
4. d) Rowing is not included in the modern pentathlon discipline.
5. c) Shooting - The emojis for fencing, archery and boxing are all readily available but the shooting discipline’s emoji featuring a rifle was rejected by the emoji authorities.
6. a) Brakes - Bicycles for Olympic track racing do not have brakes
7. d) 1900 was the first year women competed in the Olympics
8. b) Naked means gymnast in Greek
9. a) 1912 was the last year the Olympic gold medals last made entirely of gold
10. b) Los Angeles will host the next Olympics which are due to be held in 2028.