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Olympics
1. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag represent?
2. What was unique about Abebe Bikila's marathon victory in Rome 1960?
3. Which two flags did Cathy Freeman carry during her victory lap at the Sydney 2000 Games?
4. What is Usain Bolt's world record time in the 100-meter sprint?
5. What does the 'Para' in Paralympic Games stand for according to the IPC?
6. By approximately how much did Bob Beamon break the long jump world record in 1968?
7. What tool did Paavo Nurmi famously use during his races to maintain his pace?
8. Which nation always enters the stadium first during the Olympic Parade of Nations?
9. What animal was 'Waldi,' the first official Olympic mascot?
10. Why was the marathon distance extended to 26.2 miles at the 1908 London Olympics?
11. During which period did the Olympic Games award official medals for art and literature?
12. What did Tommie Smith and John Carlos raise during their 1968 podium protest?
13. Which country did the USA defeat in the 'Miracle on Ice'?
14. In which city was the first modern Olympic Torch Relay held?
15. Which Olympics saw the debut of the basketball 'Dream Team'?
16. What sport did 'Eddie the Eagle' compete in during the 1988 Winter Olympics?
17. How many consecutive Olympic gold medals did Sonja Henie win?
18. In which sport did Birgit Fischer win eight Olympic gold medals over 24 years?
19. In which Olympic Games was the 'Magic Eye' photo-finish camera first officially used?
20. In which sport did Charlotte Cooper win the first individual female Olympic gold medal?