Volleyball in the Olympics: A History of Excellence Quiz

Volleyball was first introduced as an official medal sport at the Olympic Games in 1964 in Tokyo, Japan.

Brazil has won the most gold medals in men's volleyball at the Olympics, with three gold medals (2004, 2008, and 2016).

China has won the most gold medals in women's volleyball at the Olympics, with three gold medals (2004, 2008, and 2016).

Karch Kiraly holds the record for most Olympic medals in volleyball, with three gold medals (1984, 1988, and 1996) and one bronze medal (1992).

Misty May-Treanor holds the record for most Olympic medals in women's volleyball, with three gold medals (2004, 2008, and 2012) and one silver medal (2000).

Japan hosted the first Olympic Games to feature volleyball as a medal sport in 1964 in Tokyo.

China hosted the Olympic Games where volleyball was last introduced as a medal sport in 2008 in Beijing.

Japan has hosted the most Olympic Games where volleyball was featured as a medal sport, with three Games (1964, 1976, and 2020).

Brazil has won the most medals in volleyball at the Olympics (combined men's and women's), with a total of 12 medals (4 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze).

The United States has won the most medals in men's volleyball at the Olympics (excluding gold medals), with a total of 5 medals (3 silver and 2 bronze).

The United States has won the most medals in women's volleyball at the Olympics (excluding gold medals), with a total of 5 medals (2 silver and 3 bronze).

Karch Kiraly holds the record for most Olympic appearances in volleyball, with four appearances (1984, 1988, 1992, and 1996).

Misty May-Treanor holds the record for most Olympic appearances in women's volleyball, with four appearances (2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012).

Brazil has won the most consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's volleyball, with three consecutive gold medals (2004, 2008, and 2016).

China has won the most consecutive Olympic gold medals in women's volleyball, with three consecutive gold medals (2004, 2008, and 2016).