Olympic Sports
Olympic Sports is a structured sports dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Sport, First Olympics, Medal Events (approx). Community voting appears as a separate signal beside eligible rows and does not replace the source values.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 5 columns
- Data updated
- Mar 6, 2026
Included fields: Sport, First Olympics, Medal Events (approx), Global Popularity, Known For.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Medal Events (approx) range
- 2 to 48
- Across 15 preview rows
- First Olympics groups
- 9 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Sport, First Olympics, and Medal Events (approx) across sports entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
Sport↕ | First Olympics↕ | Medal Events (approx)↕ | Global Popularity↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Athletics (Track & Field) | 1896 | 48 | Universal | The heart of the Olympics, 100m final is the biggest event, Bolt's dominance, marathon drama |
Swimming | 1896 | 37 | High | Michael Phelps 23 golds, medal factory for USA/Australia, pool events + open water, Katie Ledecky |
Gymnastics | 1896 | 18 | High | Simone Biles GOAT debate, perfect 10 (Nadia 1976), artistic + rhythmic, most-watched Olympic sport |
Basketball | 1936 | 4 | Very High | 1992 Dream Team, USA dominance, global growth, 3x3 added in 2020, LeBron Olympic journey |
Football (Soccer) | 1900 | 2 | Highest globally | U-23 tournament (men), Messi's Olympic gold, less prestigious than World Cup but growing |
Tennis | 1896 (returned 1988) | 5 | High | Nadal's gold, golden slam pursuit, returned after 64-year absence, mixed doubles drama |
Boxing | 1904 | 13 | High | Ali (Cassius Clay) 1960 gold, controversy and judging scandals, Olympic pipeline to pro boxing |
Diving | 1904 | 8 | Medium-High | China's dominance, Tom Daley's knitting, 10m platform drama, synchronized perfection, splash size |
Volleyball | 1964 | 4 | High | Beach volleyball spectacle, indoor intensity, Brazil's legacy, USA women's dominance, Kerri Walsh |
Weightlifting | 1896 | 14 | Medium | Raw human strength, snatch and clean & jerk, doping scandals, incredible national pride moments |
Fencing | 1896 | 12 | Niche | Olympic original, épée-foil-sabre, elegant and fast, European dominance, growing Asian presence |
Archery | 1900 | 5 | Medium | South Korea dominance (they never lose), Robin Hood vibes, concentration and precision, wind factor |
Table Tennis | 1988 | 5 | Very High (Asia) | China's total domination, fastest racket sport, ping pong diplomacy history, Ma Long GOAT |
Skateboarding | 2020 | 4 | High (youth) | Tokyo 2020 debut, 13-year-old medalists, street culture meets tradition, Nyjah Huston, Sky Brown |
Breaking (Breakdancing) | 2024 | 2 | Growing | Paris 2024 debut, hip-hop culture Olympic recognition, battle format, Raygun viral moment |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Olympic Sports organized?
The table starts in the source data's order. Community voting is enabled as a separate approval signal beside eligible rows; votes do not replace the source values.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 15 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 15 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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