Olympiad problems

2023 Thailand TST, 1

In the acute-angled triangle $ABC$, the point $F$ is the foot of the altitude from $A$, and $P$ is a point on the segment $AF$. The lines through $P$ parallel to $AC$ and $AB$ meet $BC$ at $D$ and $E$, respectively. Points $X \ne A$ and $Y \ne A$ lie on the circles $ABD$ and $ACE$, respectively, such that $DA = DX$ and $EA = EY$. Prove that $B, C, X,$ and $Y$ are concyclic.

2019 Junior Balkan Team Selection Tests - Romania, 3

Tags: geometry , incenter , arc midpoint , bisects segment , circumcircle

Let $ABC$ a triangle, $I$ the incenter, $D$ the contact point of the incircle with the side $BC$ and $E$ the foot of the bisector of the angle $A$. If $M$ is the midpoint of the arc $BC$ which contains the point $A$ of the circumcircle of the triangle $ABC$ and $\{F\} = DI \cap AM$, prove that $MI$ passes through the midpoint of $[EF]$.

2022 IMO Shortlist, G2

Tags: geometry , arc midpoint , cyclic quadrilateral

In the acute-angled triangle $ABC$, the point $F$ is the foot of the altitude from $A$, and $P$ is a point on the segment $AF$. The lines through $P$ parallel to $AC$ and $AB$ meet $BC$ at $D$ and $E$, respectively. Points $X \ne A$ and $Y \ne A$ lie on the circles $ABD$ and $ACE$, respectively, such that $DA = DX$ and $EA = EY$. Prove that $B, C, X,$ and $Y$ are concyclic.

2019 Saudi Arabia BMO TST, 3

Tags: circumcircle , incenter , arc midpoint , excenter , geometry

The triangle $ABC$ ($AB > BC$) is inscribed in the circle $\Omega$. On the sides $AB$ and $BC$, the points $M$ and $N$ are chosen, respectively, so that $AM = CN$, The lines $MN$ and $AC$ intersect at point $K$. Let $P$ be the center of the inscribed circle of triangle $AMK$, and $Q$ the center of the excircle of the triangle $CNK$ tangent to side $CN$. Prove that the midpoint of the arc $ABC$ of the circle $\Omega$ is equidistant from the $P$ and $Q$.

2025 India STEMS Category A, 5

Tags: rhombus , homothety , euler circle , arc midpoint

Let $ABC$ be an acute scalene triangle. Let $D, E$ be points on segments $AB, AC$ respectively, such that $BD=CE$. Prove that the nine-point centers of $ADE$, $ACD$, $ABC$, $AEB$ form a rhombus. [i]Proposed by Malay Mahajan and Siddharth Choppara[/i]

2000 Switzerland Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: arc midpoint , perpendicular , geometry

A convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ is inscribed in a circle. Show that the line connecting the midpoints of the arcs $AB$ and $CD$ and the line connecting the midpoints of the arcs $BC$ and $DA$ are perpendicular.

2006 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 8.4

Tags: bisects , arc midpoint , arc , equal circles , geometry

Two equal circles intersect at points $A$ and $B$. $P$ is the point of one of the circles that is different from $A$ and $B, X$ and $Y$ are the second intersection points of the lines of $PA, PB$ with the other circle. Prove that the line passing through $P$ and perpendicular to $AB$ divides one of the arcs $XY$ in half.

IV Soros Olympiad 1997 - 98 (Russia), 10.2

Tags: geometry , arc midpoint

Let $M $be the point of intersection of the diagonals of the inscribed quadrilateral $ABCD$. Prove that if $AB = AM,$ then a line passing through $M$ perpendicular to $AD$ passes through the midpoint of the arc $BC$.

2021 OMpD, 2

Tags: geometry , perpendicular , arc midpoint

Let $ABC$ be a triangle, $\Gamma$ its circumcircle and $D$ the midpoint of the arc $AC$ of $\Gamma$ that does not contain $B$. If $O$ is the center of $\Gamma$ and I is the incenter of $ABC$, prove that $OI$ is perpendicular to $BD$ if and only if $AB + BC = 2AC$.

2018 Dutch IMO TST, 4

Tags: circumcircle , tangent , geometry , incenter , arc midpoint

In a non-isosceles triangle $ABC$ the centre of the incircle is denoted by $I$. The other intersection point of the angle bisector of $\angle BAC$ and the circumcircle of $\vartriangle ABC$ is $D$. The line through $I$ perpendicular to $AD$ intersects $BC$ in $F$. The midpoint of the circle arc $BC$ on which $A$ lies, is denoted by $M$. The other intersection point of the line $MI$ and the circle through $B, I$ and $C$, is denoted by $N$. Prove that $FN$ is tangent to the circle through $B, I$ and $C$.

2011 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 21

Tags: arc midpoint , arc , midpoint , chord , concurrency , geometry

On a circle with diameter $AC$, let $B$ be an arbitrary point distinct from $A$ and $C$. Points $M, N$ are the midpoints of chords $AB, BC$, and points $P, Q$ are the midpoints of smaller arcs restricted by these chords. Lines $AQ$ and $BC$ meet at point $K$, and lines $CP$ and $AB$ meet at point $L$. Prove that lines $MQ, NP$ and $KL$ concur.

Indonesia MO Shortlist - geometry, g9

Tags: right angle , arc midpoint , circles , geometry

Given two circles $\Gamma_1$ and $\Gamma_2$ which intersect at points $A$ and $B$. A line through $A$ intersects $\Gamma_1$ and $\Gamma_2$ at points $C$ and $D$, respectively. Let $M$ be the midpoint of arc $BC$ in $\Gamma_1$ ,which does not contains $A$, and $N$ is the midpoint of the arc $BD$ in $\Gamma_2$, which does not contain $A$. If $K$ is the midpoint of $CD$, prove that $\angle MKN = 90^o.$

2017 Czech And Slovak Olympiad III A, 5

Tags: arc midpoint , concyclic , circumcircle , geometry

Given is the acute triangle $ABC$ with the intersection of altitudes $H$. The angle bisector of angle $BHC$ intersects side $BC$ at point $D$. Mark $E$ and $F$ the symmetrics of the point $D$ wrt lines $AB$ and $AC$. Prove that the circle circumscribed around the triangle $AEF$ passes through the midpoint of the arc $BAC$

2018 Oral Moscow Geometry Olympiad, 4

Tags: arc midpoint , construction , geometry

Given a triangle $ABC$ ($AB> AC$) and a circle circumscribed around it. Construct with a compass and a ruler the midpoint of the arc $BC$ (not containing vertex $A$), with no more than two lines (straight or circles).

2014 Iranian Geometry Olympiad (junior), P5

Tags: circumcircle , arc midpoint , geometric inequality , geometry

Two points $X, Y$ lie on the arc $BC$ of the circumcircle of $\triangle ABC$ (this arc does not contain $A$) such that $\angle BAX = \angle CAY$ . Let $M$ denotes the midpoint of the chord $AX$ . Show that $BM +CM > AY$ . by Mahan Tajrobekar

2019 Tuymaada Olympiad, 8

Tags: geometry , geometric transformation , reflection , arc midpoint , circumcircle , moving points , inversion

In $\triangle ABC$ $\angle B$ is obtuse and $AB \ne BC$. Let $O$ is the circumcenter and $\omega$ is the circumcircle of this triangle. $N$ is the midpoint of arc $ABC$. The circumcircle of $\triangle BON$ intersects $AC$ on points $X$ and $Y$. Let $BX \cap \omega = P \ne B$ and $BY \cap \omega = Q \ne B$. Prove that $P, Q$ and reflection of $N$ with respect to line $AC$ are collinear.

2018 Dutch IMO TST, 4

Tags: circumcircle , tangent , incenter , arc midpoint , geometry

In a non-isosceles triangle $ABC$ the centre of the incircle is denoted by $I$. The other intersection point of the angle bisector of $\angle BAC$ and the circumcircle of $\vartriangle ABC$ is $D$. The line through $I$ perpendicular to $AD$ intersects $BC$ in $F$. The midpoint of the circle arc $BC$ on which $A$ lies, is denoted by $M$. The other intersection point of the line $MI$ and the circle through $B, I$ and $C$, is denoted by $N$. Prove that $FN$ is tangent to the circle through $B, I$ and $C$.

2018 Mexico National Olympiad, 6

Tags: geometry , incenter , arc midpoint , angle bisector , geometric transformation , reflection , circumcircle

Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle with circumference $\Omega$. Let the angle bisectors of $\angle B$ and $\angle C$ intersect $\Omega$ again at $M$ and $N$. Let $I$ be the intersection point of these angle bisectors. Let $M'$ and $N'$ be the respective reflections of $M$ and $N$ in $AC$ and $AB$. Prove that the center of the circle passing through $I$, $M'$, $N'$ lies on the altitude of triangle $ABC$ from $A$. [i]Proposed by Victor Domínguez and Ariel García[/i]

2023 Romania Team Selection Test, P3

Tags: geometry , arc midpoint , cyclic quadrilateral

In the acute-angled triangle $ABC$, the point $F$ is the foot of the altitude from $A$, and $P$ is a point on the segment $AF$. The lines through $P$ parallel to $AC$ and $AB$ meet $BC$ at $D$ and $E$, respectively. Points $X \ne A$ and $Y \ne A$ lie on the circles $ABD$ and $ACE$, respectively, such that $DA = DX$ and $EA = EY$. Prove that $B, C, X,$ and $Y$ are concyclic.

2024 Canadian Mathematical Olympiad Qualification, 3

Tags: arc midpoint , area , geometry

Let $\vartriangle ABC$ be an acute triangle with $AB < AC$. Let $H$ be its orthocentre and $M$ be the midpoint of arc $BAC$ on the circumcircle. It is given that $B$, $H$, $M$ are collinear, the length of the altitude from $M$ to $AB$ is $1$, and the length of the altitude from $M$ to $BC$ is $6$. Determine all possible areas for $\vartriangle ABC$ .

2021 239 Open Mathematical Olympiad, 1

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , arc midpoint , angle bisector , angle

Points $X$ and $Y$ are the midpoints of arcs $AB$ and $BC$ of the circumscribed circle of triangle $ABC$. Point $T$ lies on side $AC$. It turned out that the bisectors of the angles $ATB$ and $BTC$ pass through points $X$ and $Y$ respectively. What angle $B$ can be in triangle $ABC$?

VMEO III 2006, 10.1

Tags: geometry , arc midpoint , concurrency

Let $ABC$ be a triangle inscribed in a circle with center $O$. Let $A_1$ be a point on arc $BC$ that does not contain $ A$ such that the line perpendicular to $OA$ at $A_1$ intersects the lines $AB$ and $AC$ at two points and the line segment joining those two points has as midpoint $A_1$. Points $B_1$, $C_1$ are determined similarly. Prove that the lines $AA_1$, $BB_1$, $CC_1$ are concurrent.

2019 Saint Petersburg Mathematical Olympiad, 3

Tags: inequalities , geometric inequality , midpoint , arc midpoint

Prove that the distance between the midpoint of side $BC$ of triangle $ABC$ and the midpoint of the arc $ABC$ of its circumscribed circle is not less than $AB / 2$

2018 Czech-Polish-Slovak Junior Match, 5

Tags: geometry , perpendicular , circumcircle , arc midpoint , symmetric

An acute triangle $ABC$ is given in which $AB <AC$. Point $E$ lies on the $AC$ side of the triangle, with $AB = AE$. The segment $AD$ is the diameter of the circumcircle of the triangle $ABC$, and point $S$ is the center of this arc $BC$ of this circle to which point $A$ does not belong. Point $F$ is symmetric of point $D$ wrt $S$. Prove that lines $F E$ and $AC$ are perpendicular.

1991 Greece National Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , vector , arc midpoint

Let $O$ be the circumcenter of triangle $ABC$ and let $A_1,B_1,C_1$ be the midpoints of arcs $BC, CA,AB$ respectively. If $I$ is the incenter of triangle $ABC$, prove that $$\overrightarrow{OI}= \overrightarrow{OA_1}+ \overrightarrow{OB_1}+ \overrightarrow{OC_1}.$$