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Paris Olympics 1924 Quiz

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Vincent Augustine D'Souza

(Figures of the Olympic Movement are considered official.)

1) Which was the opening date of Paris Olympics 1924?
a) 4 May 1924
b) 15 September 1924
c) 14 June 1924
d) 27 February 1924

2) Why was it decided to hold Olympics 1924 in Paris?
a) No other city was ready
b) Paris offered more money
c) As an honour to IOC Founder and President Pierre de Coubertin who was retiring
d) Paris had pleasant weather at the time

3) Who won two gold medals in swimming on 20 July 1924 in Paris Olympics 1924?
a) Arne Borg
b) Johnny Weismuller
c) Andrew Charlton
d) Paul Wyatt

Paris Olympics 1900 Quiz

Posted on September 15, 2020October 30, 2020 by Vincent Augustine D'Souza

Paris Olympics 1900 Quiz

(There is difference of opinion as to the number of participating countries, events, athletes and women athletes in Paris Olympics 1900. Figures of the Olympic Movement are considered official.)

1) Which was the opening date of Paris Olympics 1900?
a) 14 May 1900
b) 1 January 1900
c) 14 June 1900
d) 12 October 1900

2) Who was the female tennis champion in Paris Olympics 1900?
a) Helen Wills
b) Charlotte Cooper
c) Billie Jean King
d) Christine Evert

3) Who won four athletics events in four days in Paris Olympics 1900?
a) Jesse Owens
b) Alvin Kraenzlein
c) Meyer Prinstein
d) Frantz Reichel