How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 105 questions on the youngest and oldest Olympic champions.

What format are the questions in?

Every question has 4 answer options, and there is no timer.

Is the difficulty the same throughout?

No—it's mixed, combining well-known record holders with more obscure champions.

Can I choose the number of questions and difficulty?

Yes. Select your preferred question count and difficulty before starting to match your time and confidence.

What’s a common mistake in age-record quizzes?

Mixing up champions with medalists, or confusing Olympic records with world-record achievements.

Youngest & Oldest Olympic Champions Quiz

About this quiz

What you’ll explore

Olympic records aren’t just about times and distances—age can be a record too. This quiz focuses on the youngest and oldest Olympic champions, spanning different sports, Games editions, and unforgettable moments.

Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options and no timer, so you can think through clues like sport, era, and event details. Before you start, choose your question count and difficulty to keep the session quick and easy or longer and more challenging.

Skills you’ll practice

Recognizing record-holding Olympians by age, sport, and event
Linking athletes to the correct Olympic year and host context
Separating Olympic champions from medalists and world champions
Avoiding look-alike names, similar events, and repeat Olympians
Building a mental timeline of “young prodigies” vs “late-career legends”

Common pitfalls and how the difficulty stays fair

A frequent trap is mixing up “youngest/oldest medalist” with “youngest/oldest champion,” or confusing Olympic records with world records. Another common mistake is assuming a famous veteran must be the oldest champion, even when a lesser-known athlete won at an even later age.

Difficulty is balanced by blending well-known headline records with tougher, niche cases; easier questions give clearer context, while harder ones rely on precise recall. If you want a smoother run, lower the difficulty or reduce the question count; for a deeper challenge, increase both and aim for consistent accuracy across the full set.