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Are You an Olympics Expert? Test Your Knowledge Here
The summer games are upon us; how Olympics-savvy are you?
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history.
As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions. Test your knowledge below:
Post your answers in the comments section below! We'll post the correct answers in the comments before the opening ceremonies tonight.
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- Which famous literary and film character has been played by no less than four Olympians on screen?
- King Kong
- James Bond
- Tarzan
- Batman
2. Which of these is no longer an Olympic event?
- Golf
- Fencing
- Discus throwing
- Triple Jump
3. In 1904, American George Eyser won three golds, two silvers and a bronze in gymnastics. Besides the number of medals he took home, what was remarkable about his achievement?
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- He had a glass eye
- He had a wooden leg
- He was blind
- He was deaf
4. How many perfect 10s was Nadia Comaneci awarded during the 1976 Olympics?
- Five
- Six
- Seven
- Eight
