Olympics Flash Cards

Study key terms about the Olympic Games, events, and traditions.

Free olympics flash cards with 10 terms and definitions. Flip through each card to study, or shuffle for a new order. Printable for classroom or homework use.

Olympics Terms and Definitions

MARATHON
A 26.2-mile foot race
PODIUM
Platform where medalists stand
DECATHLON
Contest with ten track and field events
TORCH
Flame carried in relay before the Games
MEDAL
Gold, silver, or bronze award for top finishers
ANTHEM
National song played for gold medalists
RELAY
Team race where runners pass a baton
RINGS
Five interlocking circles symbolizing unity
ATHLETE
A person who competes in sports
CEREMONY
Formal event marking opening or closing

About Olympics

The Olympic Games have brought the world together through athletic competition since ancient Greece. These flash cards help students learn key Olympic vocabulary, from competition formats to ceremonial traditions that have evolved over thousands of years.

Olympics Vocabulary

These flash cards pair Olympic terms with their definitions. Students flip cards to learn that a MARATHON is a 26.2-mile race, a PODIUM is where medalists stand, and a DECATHLON is a ten-event competition.

How to Use These Flash Cards in Class

Use these flash cards before or during the Olympics season. After studying, have students research one Olympic sport and present it to the class. Discuss the values of sportsmanship and international cooperation that the Games represent.

Printable Olympics Flash Cards

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