Olympics Trivia Questions and Answers

Every Olympics trivia quiz on PopQ, organised by franchise: 49 quizzes across 7 franchise hubs. Sample questions and answers below, with a new selection each week.

Sample Olympics questions and answers

  1. Which stroke discipline was Ian Thorpe best known for in international swimming?

    Answer: Freestyle

    From Ian Thorpe's 4x100 Relay Upset of the USA

  2. In Olympic diving, what height is the platform event he won?

    Answer: 10 meters

    From Greg Louganis's Head Injury Comeback

  3. In 1999, which news agency voted Ali the top heavyweight of the century?

    Answer: Associated Press

    From Ali's 1960 Rome Light Heavyweight Gold

  4. Which pro women's league did Jones later play in?

    Answer: WNBA

    From Marion Jones's Doping Scandal

  5. What hall of fame made Korbut its inaugural inductee in 1988?

    Answer: International Gymnastics Hall of Fame

    From Olga Korbut

  6. Which international body upheld the result by a 3-2 vote?

    Answer: FIBA

    From 1972 US-USSR Basketball Final Controversy

  7. Which barrier did Isinbayeva first clear in 2005?

    Answer: Five metres

    From Isinbayeva's Beijing 2008 World Record Gold

  8. What is Tamberi's birth month?

    Answer: June

    From Tamberi-Barshim Shared High Jump Gold

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