Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Which wrestling style did Rulon Gardner compete in at the Olympics?
The discipline emphasizes upper-body throws and prohibits attacks below the waist.
Which reigning Olympic champion did Rulon Gardner upset at the 2000 Sydney Games?
The 1–0 victory ended the Russian champion's unbeaten international streak, which included three Olympic titles.
What national first did Steven Bradbury's 2002 gold medal mark?
Bradbury became the first Australian to win an Olympic Winter Games gold medal.
Which sport did Steven Bradbury compete in at four Winter Olympics?
Bradbury competed at four Winter Olympics and won a 5,000m relay bronze at Lillehammer in 1994.
What nickname did Eric Moussambani earn after the 2000 Olympics?
The press called Moussambani "Eric the Eel" after his determined Olympic swim drew worldwide attention.
Which childhood illness did Wilma Rudolph overcome before becoming an Olympic champion?
Rudolph wore a leg brace while recovering from polio, then learned to walk without it before becoming an Olympic champion.
What was unusual about the pool where Eric Moussambani trained?
Moussambani trained in a hotel pool about 20 meters long, far shorter than the 50-meter Olympic pool.
What result did Rulon Gardner earn in the 120-kilogram class at the 2004 Athens Olympics?
The Athens result followed Gardner's 2000 Sydney title and gave him two Olympic medals in the same discipline.
In which event did Steven Bradbury win his 2002 Winter Olympic gold medal?
Bradbury won the 1,000m final after all four skaters ahead of him fell on the last lap.
Which country did swimmer Eric Moussambani represent at the 2000 Olympics?
Moussambani represented Equatorial Guinea in the men's 100-meter freestyle at the Sydney Olympics.