Olympic Trivia Answers: Test Your Olympic Knowledge Day 2

1. The author of the seminal book on baby and child care was also a gold medalist. Who are we referring to?

• Dr. Benjamin Spock
• Dr. Michael Cohen
• C. R. Partridge
• Jane Mattes

Answer: Dr. Benjamin Spock.

He won the gold for rowing in 1924.

2. How long is the route for the marathon event in the 2012 Olympics?

• 8 miles
• 11.2 miles
• 26.3 miles
• 40.6 miles

Answer: 26.3 miles

3. Who lit the torch to start the Games in Atlanta?

• Wayne Gretzky
• Cathy Freeman
• Muhammad Ali
• Ken Henry

Answer: Muhammad Ali

4. What is the name of the 2012 Games mascot?

• Misha
• Sam
• Izzy
• Wenlock

Answer: Wenlock

Looking for a way to celebrate the Olympics locally? You can find local events for Olympic Fun Day on July 28 on the Let’s Move website, which has a page about how to set up your own local Olympics. 

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