What are some little known facts about the Olympics?
Here are some little known facts about the Olympics that you may have never heard before.
The Olympic Games include numerous sports but only one that doesn't use a ball. It is sailing.
The first Olympic mascot was a dachshund called Waldi and it was introduced during the 1972 Munich Games.
The Olympic flame is lit in Olympia, Greece, and then carried by torchbearers to the host city.
The Olympic torch relay was first introduced at the 1936 Berlin Games.
The gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded to the top three finishers in each event are not actually made of those metals. The gold medals are made of 92.5% silver and only 1.5% gold, while the silver medals are made of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. The bronze medals are made of 95% copper and 5% zinc.
The most successful Olympian of all time is Michael Phelps, who has won 28 medals, including 23 golds.
The youngest Olympian of all time is Dimitrios Loundras, who was 10 years and 218 days old when he competed in the 1896 Athens Games.
The oldest Olympian of all time is Oscar Swahn, who was 72 years and 281 days old when he competed in the 1920 Antwerp Games.
The Olympics have been held in 28 different cities, including Athens, London, Paris, and Tokyo.
The next Olympics will be held in Paris, France, in 2024.
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