How many rings are in the Olympic symbol?
AnswerFive
The five interlocking Olympic rings represent the union of the inhabited continents.
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The basics
How often is the men's football (soccer) World Cup normally held?
AnswerEvery 4 years
The World Cup has been held every four years since 1930, apart from the Second World War years.
Going deeper
What does the Olympic motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' mean?
AnswerFaster, Higher, Stronger
The Latin motto means 'Faster, Higher, Stronger'.
In which year was Mount Everest first confirmed to have been climbed to the summit?
Answer1953
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit on 29 May 1953.
The Iditarod in Alaska is a long-distance race for what?
AnswerSled dog teams
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race crosses Alaska from the Anchorage area to Nome.
Expert level
In which year did Roger Bannister run the first recorded mile in under four minutes?
Answer1954
Bannister ran the mile in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds in Oxford on 6 May 1954.
Whose expedition was the first to reach the South Pole, in December 1911?
AnswerRoald Amundsen's
Roald Amundsen's Norwegian team reached the South Pole on 14 December 1911.
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