KIN 2501 Jacobsen Final Questions and Correct Answers

When were the first Modern Olympics created and who was credited for creating them? Ans 1896; Pierre de Coubertin Why were the 1900 Paris Games considered a failure? Ans Lasted 5 months How long was the first marathon race? Ans 25 miles When and where was the first Olympic flag and oath created? Ans 1920; Antwerp, Belgium When and where were the first Winter Olympics? Ans 1926; Chamonix, France What year was the International Sport Federation created? Ans 1908 Why was the International Sport Federation created? Ans Because of the Ireland/Finland problem When did women first participate in the Olympics and what sport was it? Ans 1912; swimming When was the pentathlon created? Ans 1912 (Stockholm) How were the 5 sports determined for the pentathlon? Ans They were de Coube