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Olympics revived: the first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens on 6 April 1896. Today’s questions will be about the Olympics.

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    On 6 April 1896, Pierre, Baron de Coubertin, realised his goal of reviving the Olympics when the first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens.

    1. What event at the inaugural modern Olympic Games commemorates the legendary Greek soldier Pheidippides?
      • Discus throw
      • Long jump
      • Marathon foot race
    2. The actor who played which Bond villain won a silver medal at the Olympics in London?
      • Jaws
      • Oddjob
      • Whisper
    3. What city was the first to host the modern Olympic Summer Games three times?
      • Athens
      • London
      • Paris
    4. Olympic figure skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean got perfect scores for their interpretation of Boléro. Who composed the music?
      • Edward Elgar
      • Maurice Ravel
      • Igor Stravinsky
    5. The Olympic Games have never been held in Africa. Which country proposed in 2024 that they would bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games?
      • Egypt
      • Morocco
      • Nigeria

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

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    As a retired trivia writer, editor and quiz compiler, I wholeheartedly agree with Bertrand Russell’s quote: “There’s much pleasure to be gained in useless knowledge.” Trivia of all sorts has always fascinated me, and for many years, I’ve written and compiled trivia for various media, including traditional TV and radio quiz shows, newspapers and magazines, apps, and other digital platforms.

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