DataConsulting’s Coffee Corner – Olympic Quiz

2012-07-01

DataConsulting’s Coffee Corner

Olympics Quiz

Welcome to July’s edition of DataConsulting’s Coffee Corner. In this month’s edition we have an Olympics-themed quiz. Test your knowledge with these tough questions!

Question 1
Who was the British flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympics?

A. Chris HoyB. Mark FosterC. Steve RedgraveD. Seb Coe

Question 2
How many events are there in the heptathlon?

A. 7B. 10C. 5D. 6

Question 3
In which year did Cassius Clay win Light heavyweight gold?

A. 1972B. 1968C. 1964D. 1960

Question 4
Which city hosted the Olympic Games in 1972?

A. MoscowB. MontrealC. Munich D. Mexico City

Question 5
In which year did London last host the Summer Olympics?

A. 1952B. 1956C. 1936D. 1948

Question 6
Which of these events has never been in the Olympics?

A. Softball B. Rugby 7sC. Tug of War/option>D. Lifesaving

Question 7
In which city were the first modern Olympic Games held?

A. LondonB. AthensC. Los AngelesD. Paris

Question 8
Where were the 2010 Winter Olympics held?

A. TorontoB. MontrealC. Salt Lake CityD. Vancouver

Question 9
Which of the following counties has been represented in every modern Summer Olympics?

A. Great BritainB. USAC. NorwayD. Portugal

Question 10
Where are the next Summer Olympics due to be held in 2016?

A. ParisB. MadridC. Rio De JaneiroD. Los Angeles

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