Weightlifting in the Olympics
Test your knowledge about Weightlifting in the Olympics.
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
In which year was weightlifting first introduced as an official sport in the Olympic Games?
- 1896
- 1900
- 1904
- 1908
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
How many weightlifting events are currently held at the Olympic Games?
- 6
- 8
- 10
- 12
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which country has won the most medals in weightlifting at the Olympic Games?
- China
- Russia
- United States
- Bulgaria
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Who is the most successful weightlifter in Olympic history?
- Pyrros Dimas
- Naim Süleymanoğlu
- Akakios Kakiasvilis
- Lasha Talakhadze
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the heaviest weight ever lifted in the snatch at the Olympic Games?
- 216 kg
- 220 kg
- 225 kg
- 230 kg
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the heaviest weight ever lifted in the clean and jerk at the Olympic Games?
- 263 kg
- 266 kg
- 269 kg
- 272 kg
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which weightlifting event is known as the 'king of lifts'?
- Snatch
- Clean and jerk
- Deadlift
- Squat
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the minimum age requirement for weightlifters to compete in the Olympic Games?
- 16 years
- 18 years
- 20 years
- 22 years
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the maximum number of attempts a weightlifter has in each event at the Olympic Games?
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5