Olympics & Athletics

The Olympic Games are the world's foremost international multi-sport competition, uniting thousands of athletes from over 200 countries every four years. Athletics - track and field events - forms the heart of the Summer Games, featuring sprints, middle and long-distance running, hurdles, relays, jumps, and throws. The Paralympic Games run alongside for athletes with impairments. Famous Olympians include Jesse Owens, Usain Bolt, Nadia Comaneci, Carl Lewis, and Cathy Freeman. The Winter Olympics features snow and ice sports. Olympic ideals of excellence, respect, and friendship transcend sport. This sub-category tests knowledge of Olympic history, host cities, famous performances and records, key athletics events and their champions, and the broader significance of the Games in global culture and international relations.

This topic is part of Sports - use the arena and sports tools below, then practice with flashcards and quizzes.