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Quiz for the week of: August 05, 2024


Question 1 out of 5

Q: The 2024 Olympic Games are entering their final week, with the US leading the medal count by a significant margin. Which of the following rules from the origin of the modern Olympics is still in place now, more than 100 years later?

Select your answer:
A. The Games held in different countries every four years in order to ensure they’re truly international and more nations can compete
B. The winners are given medals made of solid gold
Professional athletes, or those who are paid to participate in a sport, are not allowed to compete in the Olympics
Only men are allowed to take part in track-and-field events.