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Olympics Oddities

During the 1904 games in St. Louis, American runner Fred Lorz quit the marathon and hitched a ride in a car to the fi nish line but the car broke down four miles from the fi nish line. Lorz ran the last four miles to the fi nish line and was promptly awarded the gold medal. His shenanigans were quickly uncovered, and his gold medal was rescinded.

Oscar Swahn (1847-1927), a Swedish shooter, won his last medal at the 1920 Olympics at the age of 72, making him the oldest person to win an Olympic medal.

plating. The gold medals awarded for the top prize are actually silver, with gold

Usain Bolt, who is a six-time Olympic gold medalist and holds the world record for the 100-meter dash, never in record for the 100-meter dash, never in his life attempted to run a full mile. his life attempted to run a full mile. rings represent the fi ve major regions of the world – Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceana, and every national fl ag in the world includes one of the fi ve colors, which are (from left to right) blue, the number 8 is considered lucky in China. weightlifter Prapawadee Jaroenrattanatarakoon. athletes is always led by the Greek team, followed by all the other teams in alphabetical order (in the language of the hosting country), except for the

The fi ve Olympic rings represent the fi ve major regions of the world – Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceana, and every national fl ag in the world includes one of the fi ve colors, which are (from left to right) blue, yellow, black, green, and red. Cassius Clay (later, Muhammad Ali) won the light heavyweight boxing gold medal at the Rome Olympics of 1960. He later threw it into the Ohio River in disgust after being refused service in a whites-only restaurant upon his return to the USA.

USA swimmer Mark Spitz had a mustache in the 1972 Olympics and jokingly told the Russian swimmers that it kept the water away from his mouth. During the next summer Olympics, all of the Russian swimmers had moustaches.

Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympic swimmer of all time, with total of 23 medals – so far!

The Beijing Olympics in 2008 began at exactly 8:08:08 PM on 8/8/08 because the number 8 is considered lucky in China.

The record for the longest name for an Olympic champion is by female Thai weightlifter Prapawadee Jaroenrattanatarakoon.

During the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, the procession of athletes is always led by the Greek team, followed by all the other teams in alphabetical order (in the language of the hosting country), except for the last team, which is always the team of the hosting country.

Japan Trivia

1. Which of the following is considered to be good etiquette in

Japan? a. Using your socks as a napkin when you eat b. Slurping loudly when eating noodles c. Using your glasses to itch your ears d. Spitting on the fl oor when you are done your meal

2. Which city is the capital of Japan? a. Hong Kong b. Taiwan c. Tokyo d. Seoul Japan each year? a. 600 million b. 2 billion c. 7 billion d. 24 billion

4. What is a common nickname for Japan? a. Land of Sushi b. Land of the Rising

Sun c. Island Haven d. Land of Millennium

5. How many islands does Japan have in total? a. 90 b. 350 c. 2,000 d. 6,800

3. According to estimates, approximately how many pairs of chopsticks are used in 6. What number is commonly avoided in Japan because it sounds the same as the word for death, “shi”? a. 4 b. 13 c. 18 d. 100

7. Which of the following facts are not true? a. Japan has the second-to-lowest crime rate of any country b. There are more seniors in Japan than minors c. Tokyo has so many people stu ng into its subways that there are “train pushers” who shove the passengers inside trains in order to close the doors d. The Five Towns consumes almost as much sushi as the amount consumed in Tokyo

Which of the following facts are not true?

2. C 2. C 3. D 3. D 4. B 4. B 5. D 5. D 6. A 6. A 7. D 7. D Wisdom key: 6-7 correct: You win front row tickets to the Olympic games in Tokyo! Oops, sorry due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, there is no audience allowed at the games this year. 4-5 correct: You just need to eat a little more sushi, and you will get smarter. 0-3 correct: You must have been pushed onto the train a little too hard.

Answers: 1. B 1.

Riddle me This You Gotta Be Why did the spotted Kidding Me! jungle cat get disqualifi ed from the Olympics? A gymnast walked into a bar. He gets a two-point deduction and ruins his chances of a medal.

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Answer: It was a cheetah.

He gets a two-point deduction and