Olympian Fibbing

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1. The Olympic Games originated in Ancient Greece, but in which year were the first known Games held?  172
2. What did they give as a prize to winners in the ancient Games?  a bunch of olives.
3. The flame which burned during the ancient Games was in honour of which goddess? Diana, goddess of the moon.
4. What was the only event type at the first Ancient Olympics? Arm wrestling.
5. Which Roman Emperor declared himself the winner of an Olympic chariot race, even though he fell out of his chariot?  Marcus Aurelias, the golden.
6. When did the Ancient Olympics cease and why?  The trampoline event because they kept rolling down Olympus when they fell off.
7. In which year were the first modern Olympics held? 2004
8. How often are the Olympic Games held? Every six months.
9. In which year were the last solid gold medals given? When they held it in Dubai.
10. In 2024 Paris will equal which other city in hosting the Olympics three times?  Greece.