#121

Which French swimmer won four individual gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

(a) Florent Manaudou

(b) Leon Marchand

(c) Maxime Grousset

(d) Yannick Agnel

Explanation: Leon Marchand was the star of the Games for France, winning four individual gold medals (200m breaststroke, 200m butterfly, 200m IM, 400m IM) and setting multiple Olympic records.

#122

What was the name of the official mascot for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics?

(a) The Phryges

(b) Wenlock

(c) Miraitowa

(d) Soome

Explanation: The mascots were the Phryges, small red characters modeled after the Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom in French history.

#123

Where was the surfing competition for the Paris 2024 Olympics held?

(a) Biarritz

(b) Nice

(c) Tahiti

(d) Marseille

Explanation: The surfing events were held in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, in French Polynesia, setting a record for the farthest distance between a host city and a competition venue.

#124

Who won the men's 100m sprint gold medal at Paris 2024 by a margin of 0.005 seconds?

(a) Kishane Thompson

(b) Fred Kerley

(c) Noah Lyles

(d) Letsile Tebogo

Explanation: Noah Lyles won the men's 100m gold in a photo finish, beating Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by just five-thousandths of a second.

#125

Which Hollywood actor performed a stunt at the Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony to hand over the flag to LA?

(a) Brad Pitt

(b) Vin Diesel

(c) Tom Cruise

(d) Keanu Reeves

Explanation: Tom Cruise rappelled from the roof of the Stade de France and rode a motorcycle out of the stadium as part of the handover to Los Angeles.

#126

Which river was used for the Opening Ceremony and triathlon events in Paris 2024?

(a) Loire

(b) Rhone

(c) Seine

(d) Danube

Explanation: The River Seine was the central venue for the Opening Ceremony parade and the swimming leg of the triathlon, despite concerns over water quality.

#127

Which country won the Men's Basketball gold medal at Paris 2024?

(a) France

(b) Serbia

(c) United States

(d) Germany

Explanation: The USA men's basketball team, led by LeBron James and Steph Curry, defeated France in the final to win the gold medal.

#128

Which controversy involved Algerian boxer Imane Khelif at Paris 2024?

(a) Doping violation

(b) Gender eligibility dispute

(c) Refusing to shake hands

(d) Weight limit disqualification

Explanation: Imane Khelif faced intense global scrutiny and a gender eligibility dispute but went on to win the gold medal in the women's 66kg category.

#129

Who broke the world record in the Men's Pole Vault at Paris 2024?

(a) Sam Kendricks

(b) Renaud Lavillenie

(c) Armand Duplantis

(d) Emmanouil Karalis

Explanation: Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis broke his own world record, clearing 6.25m to win gold in the men's pole vault.

#130

Which country topped the medal table at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?

(a) Great Britain

(b) United States

(c) China

(d) Netherlands

Explanation: China dominated the Paralympic medal table with 94 gold medals and 220 total medals.

#131

Which country won the gold medal in Women's Football (Soccer) at Paris 2024?

(a) Brazil

(b) Spain

(c) United States

(d) Germany

Explanation: The US Women's National Team (USWNT) defeated Brazil 1-0 in the final to win the gold medal.

#132

What material is embedded in the center of every Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medal?

(a) Stone from the Louvre

(b) Iron from the Eiffel Tower

(c) Glass from Versailles

(d) Sand from Normandy

Explanation: Each medal contains an 18-gram hexagonal piece of original iron from the Eiffel Tower, preserved from past renovations.

#133

Who lit the Olympic Cauldron at the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony?

(a) Zinedine Zidane and Rafael Nadal

(b) Teddy Riner and Marie-Jose Perec

(c) Tony Parker and Laure Manaudou

(d) Kylian Mbappe and Victor Wembanyama

Explanation: Judoka Teddy Riner and sprinter Marie-Jose Perec jointly lit the cauldron, which was attached to a hot air balloon.

#134

Which country won the historic first gold medal in the Mixed Team 10m Air Pistol event at Paris 2024?

(a) China

(b) India

(c) South Korea

(d) Serbia

Explanation: The Chinese pair of Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao won the first gold medal of the Paris Games in this event.

#135

Which nation competed as 'AIN' during the Paris 2024 Olympics?

(a) Refugee Team

(b) Russia and Belarus

(c) Taiwan

(d) Palestine

Explanation: Athletes from Russia and Belarus competed as Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) due to sanctions related to the war in Ukraine.

#136

Which event replaced the Men's 50km Race Walk at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

(a) Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay

(b) 10km Sprint Walk

(c) Cross Country Running

(d) Trail Running

Explanation: The Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay made its debut, replacing the traditional men's 50km race walk.

#137

Which country won the Rugby Sevens gold medal in the men's tournament at Paris 2024?

(a) Fiji

(b) New Zealand

(c) France

(d) South Africa

Explanation: Host nation France, led by Antoine Dupont, defeated Fiji in the final to win the gold medal.

#138

Who is the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as of 2024?

(a) Sebastian Coe

(b) Thomas Bach

(c) Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr.

(d) Gianni Infantino

Explanation: Thomas Bach served as the IOC President during the Paris 2024 Games, though he announced he would not seek a third term.

#139

Which country won the gold medal in Men's Volleyball at Paris 2024?

(a) Poland

(b) Italy

(c) France

(d) USA

Explanation: France successfully defended their Olympic title by defeating Poland in the final.

#140

Which athlete won the women's marathon at Paris 2024 in an Olympic record time?

(a) Tigst Assefa

(b) Sifan Hassan

(c) Peres Jepchirchir

(d) Hellen Obiri

Explanation: Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands won the marathon in an Olympic record time after also winning bronze in the 5000m and 10,000m.

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