1972 Munich Olympics Trivia

Every 1972 Munich Olympics trivia quiz on PopQ: 4 quizzes in Olympics. Sample questions and answers below, with a new selection each week.

Sample 1972 Munich Olympics questions and answers

  1. How many silver medals did Korbut win at the Summer Olympics?

    Answer: 2

    From Olga Korbut

  2. In what German city was the disputed Olympic final played?

    Answer: Munich

    From 1972 US-USSR Basketball Final Controversy

  3. What was Team USA's Olympic men's basketball record before that final?

    Answer: 63-0

    From 1972 US-USSR Basketball Final Controversy

  4. At which Olympics opening ceremony was a moment of silence observed for the victims?

    Answer: 2020 Summer Olympics

    From Munich Massacre Hostage Crisis

  5. How many Israeli team members were killed in the initial takeover?

    Answer: Two

    From Munich Massacre Hostage Crisis

  6. How many AAU titles did he win between 1968 and 1972?

    Answer: 31

    From Mark Spitz's Seven Gold Medals

  7. At what age did Korbut retire from gymnastics in 1977?

    Answer: 22

    From Olga Korbut

  8. Which U.S. player grabbed the famous late-game rebound after a miss?

    Answer: Kevin Joyce

    From 1972 US-USSR Basketball Final Controversy

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