Athletes in this sport use a bow to shoot an arrow at a target. The closest to the middle of the cirlce wins. What is it?
Archery
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In this sport, athletes compete in many events. Some perform on the rings, a balance beam or uneven bars. Others run around on a mat doing jumps and flips. What is it?
Gymnastics
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In this athletic event, athletes must run as fast as they can and jump over items on the track. What is it?
Hurdles
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In this sport, the athlete sits in a little kayak and has to go through a course to beat the clock. What is it?
Canoe
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Athletes race against each other in a big circle while riding a bike. What is it?
Cycling
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The smallest splash earns more points in this event. Athletes jump from a platform or a board into the water. Sometimes they twist in the air. What is it?
Diving
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These are the only events that involve animals. Riders compete with their horses in a variety of competitions. What is it?
Equestrian
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Two athletes compete against each other using swords. Don't worry, they aren't trying to hurt each other. They wear special uniforms to protect themselves. What is it?
Fencing
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This event involves 5 sports. Athletes must compete in each of the five challenges; fencing, swimming, equestrian jumping, shooting and running. What is it?
Pentathalon
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This sport is new to the 2020/21 Olympics. Athletes ride a board with wheels and perform tricks and stunts. What is it?
Skateboarding
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In this sport, a team of athletes sit in a boat and use oars to paddle as fast as they can to beat the other boats. What is it?
Rowing
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Two people try to pin each other to a mat in this sport. There is a referee that watches them to make sure each athlete is following the rules. What is it?
Wrestling
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This water event is different than swimming or diving. They look like they are playing volleyball/soccer in the pool. What is it?
Water Polo
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Athletes have to be very strong to compete in this sport. Each person tries to lift a bar with heavy plates on the ends. What is it?
Weightlifting
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In this sport, each athlete throws a long stick as far as they can. The stick has a point at the end so it can stick into the ground. What is it?
Javelin
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In this track and field event, the athlete tries to "put" a heavy steal ball down the field as far as they can. The ball is made of metal. What is it?