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 times were the final seconds replayed in the title game?

    Answer: Three times

    From 1972 US-USSR Basketball Final Controversy

  2. Which imprisoned Red Army Faction founder did the attackers demand be freed?

    Answer: Ulrike Meinhof

    From Munich Massacre Hostage Crisis

  3. How many world records did he set between 1968 and 1972?

    Answer: 35

    From Mark Spitz's Seven Gold Medals

  4. Which swimmer broke his seven-gold record at the 2008 Olympics?

    Answer: Michael Phelps

    From Mark Spitz's Seven Gold Medals

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

    Answer: 2

    From Olga Korbut

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

    Answer: Munich

    From 1972 US-USSR Basketball Final Controversy

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

    Answer: 63-0

    From 1972 US-USSR Basketball Final Controversy

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

    Answer: 2020 Summer Olympics

    From Munich Massacre Hostage Crisis

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