Olympic History Trivia Questions
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At which Swiss resort was the men's 10,000-meter speed skating event canceled in 1928 because the ice melted?
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st. moritz
Which Middle Eastern country did Yael Arad represent when she won its first Olympic medal, a silver in women's judo, in 1992?
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israel
Which martial arts sport, founded by General Choi Hong Hi in the 1950s, was recently added to the Olympic Games?
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taekwondo
In which race did Joan Benoit become the first female Olympic gold medalist in 1984?
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marathon
Which city was the destination of the first Olympic torch relay that started in Olympia, Greece in 1936?
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berlin
Who was the 18-year-old athlete involved in a collision with Mary Decker during the 1984 Olympics?
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zola budd
Who became the first man in 56 years to win both the springboard and platform diving events in the same Olympics in 1984?
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greg louganis
Which country did swimmer Michelle Smith, the first woman from there to win Olympic gold, represent when she won 3 gold medals and 1 bronze in the 1996 Olympics?
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ireland
Who won the gold medal in the 400 meter hurdles at the 1984 Olympics with a time only .11 of a second slower than his 1976 victory?
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edwin moses
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