Olympiad problems

2011 IMAR Test, 1

Let $A_0A_1A_2$ be a triangle and let $P$ be a point in the plane, not situated on the circle $A_0A_1A_2$. The line $PA_k$ meets again the circle $A_0A_1A_2$ at point $B_k, k = 0, 1, 2$. A line $\ell$ through the point $P$ meets the line $A_{k+1}A_{k+2}$ at point $C_k, k = 0, 1, 2$. Show that the lines $B_kC_k, k = 0, 1, 2$, are concurrent and determine the locus of their concurrency point as the line $\ell$ turns about the point $P$.

1929 Eotvos Mathematical Competition, 3

Tags: geometry , geometric inequalities , concurrency

Let $p, q$ and $r$ be three concurrent lines in the plane such that the angle between any two of them is $60^o$. Let $a$, $b$ and $c$ be real numbers such that $0 < a \le b \le c$. (a) Prove that the set of points whose distances from $p, q$ and $r$ are respectively less than $a, b$ and $c$ consists of the interior of a hexagon if and only if $a + b > c$. (b) Determine the length of the perimeter of this hexagon when $a + b > c$.

2015 Bulgaria National Olympiad, 5

Tags: geometry , parallelogram , concurrency

In a triangle $\triangle ABC$ points $L, P$ and $Q$ lie on the segments $AB, AC$ and $BC$, respectively, and are such that $PCQL$ is a parallelogram. The circle with center the midpoint $M$ of the segment $AB$ and radius $CM$ and the circle of diameter $CL$ intersect for the second time at the point $T$. Prove that the lines $AQ, BP$ and $LT$ intersect in a point.

2022 Austrian MO Regional Competition, 3

Tags: geometry , incenter , concurrency

Let $ABC$ denote a triangle with $AC\ne BC$. Let $I$ and $U$ denote the incenter and circumcenter of the triangle $ABC$, respectively. The incircle touches $BC$ and $AC$ in the points $D$ and E, respectively. The circumcircles of the triangles $ABC$ and $CDE$ intersect in the two points $C$ and $P$. Prove that the common point $S$ of the lines $CU$ and $P I$ lies on the circumcircle of the triangle $ABC$. [i](Karl Czakler)[/i]

2023 Austrian MO Regional Competition, 2

Tags: geometry , concurrency , rhombus

Let $ABCD$ be a rhombus with $\angle BAD < 90^o$. The circle passing through $D$ with center $A$ intersects the line $CD$ a second time in point $E$. Let $S$ be the intersection of the lines $BE$ and $AC$. Prove that the points $A$, $S$, $D$ and $E$ lie on a circle. [i](Karl Czakler)[/i]

2022 Azerbaijan BMO TST, G1

Tags: shortlist , concurrency , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $AB < AC < BC$. On the side $BC$ we consider points $D$ and $E$ such that $BA = BD$ and $CE = CA$. Let $K$ be the circumcenter of triangle $ADE$ and let $F$, $G$ be the points of intersection of the lines $AD$, $KC$ and $AE$, $KB$ respectively. Let $\omega_1$ be the circumcircle of triangle $KDE$, $\omega_2$ the circle with center $F$ and radius $FE$, and $\omega_3$ the circle with center $G$ and radius $GD$. Prove that $\omega_1$, $\omega_2$, and $\omega_3$ pass through the same point and that this point of intersection lies on the line $AK$.

2003 Oral Moscow Geometry Olympiad, 5

Tags: geometry , rectangle , concurrency

Given triangle $ABC$. Point $O_1$ is the center of the $BCDE$ rectangle, constructed so that the side $DE$ of the rectangle contains the vertex $A$ of the triangle. Points $O_2$ and $O_3$ are the centers of rectangles constructed in the same way on the sides $AC$ and $AB$, respectively. Prove that lines $AO_1, BO_2$ and $CO_3$ meet at one point.

2023 Yasinsky Geometry Olympiad, 3

Tags: square , geometry , concurrency

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle. Squares $AA_1A_2A_3$, $BB_1B_2B_3$ and $CC_1C_2C_3$ are located such that the lines $A_1A_2$, $B_1B_2$, $C_1C_2$ pass through the points $B$, $C$ and $A$ respectively and the lines $A_2A_3$, $B_2B_3$, $C_2C_3$ pass through the points $C$, $A$ and $B$ respectively. Prove that (a) the lines $AA_2$, $B_1B_2$ and $C_1C_3$ intersect at one point. (b) the lines $AA_2$, $BB_2$ and $CC_2$ intersect at one point. (Mykhailo Plotnikov) [img]https://cdn.artofproblemsolving.com/attachments/3/d/ad2fe12ae2c82d04b48f5e683b7d54e0764baf.png[/img]

2020 Brazil National Olympiad, 4

Tags: excircle , geometry , concurrency

Let $ABC$ be a triangle. The ex-circles touch sides $BC, CA$ and $AB$ at points $U, V$ and $W$, respectively. Be $r_u$ a straight line that passes through $U$ and is perpendicular to $BC$, $r_v$ the straight line that passes through $V$ and is perpendicular to $AC$ and $r_w$ the straight line that passes through W and is perpendicular to $AB$. Prove that the lines $r_u$, $r_v$ and $r_w$ pass through the same point.

2017 Saudi Arabia JBMO TST, 4

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , equal segments , concurrency

Let $ABC$ be an acute, non isosceles triangle and $(O)$ be its circumcircle (with center $O$). Denote by $G$ the centroid of the triangle $ABC$, by $H$ the foot of the altitude from $A$ onto the side $BC$ and by $I$ the midpoint of $AH$. The line $IG$ intersects $BC$ at $K$. 1. Prove that $CK = BH$. 2. The ray $(GH$ intersects $(O)$ at L. Denote by $T$ the circumcenter of the triangle $BHL$. Prove that $AO$ and $BT$ intersect on the circle $(O)$.

2023 SG Originals, Q3

Tags: geometry , concyclic , concurrency

Let $\vartriangle ABC$ be a triangle with orthocenter $H$, and let $M$, $N$ be the midpoints of $BC$ and $AH$ respectively. Suppose $Q$ is a point on $(ABC)$ such that $\angle AQH = 90^o$. Show that $MN$, the circumcircle of $QNH$, and the $A$-symmedian concur. Note: the $A$-symmedian is the reflection of line $AM$ in the bisector of angle $\angle BAC$.

2004 India IMO Training Camp, 1

Tags: geometry , angle bisector , cyclic quadrilateral , quadrilateral , concurrency

Let $ABCD$ be a cyclic quadrilateral. Let $P$, $Q$, $R$ be the feet of the perpendiculars from $D$ to the lines $BC$, $CA$, $AB$, respectively. Show that $PQ=QR$ if and only if the bisectors of $\angle ABC$ and $\angle ADC$ are concurrent with $AC$.

2014 Oral Moscow Geometry Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , angle bisector , concurrency

The bisectors $AA_1$ and $CC_1$ of triangle $ABC$ intersect at point $I$. The circumscribed circles of triangles $AIC_1$ and $CIA_1$ intersect the arcs $AC$ and $BC$ (not containing points $B$ and $A$ respectively) of the circumscribed circle of triangle $ABC$ at points $C_2$ and $A_2$, respectively. Prove that lines $A_1A_2$ and $C_1C_2$ intersect on the circumscribed circle of triangle $ABC$.

2022-IMOC, G1

Tags: geometry , circumcenter , orthocenter , concurrency

The circumcenter and orthocenter of $ABC$ are $O$ and $H$, respectively. Let $XACH$ be a parallelogram. Show that if $OH$ is parallel to $BC$, then $OX$ and $AB$ intersect at some point on the perpendicular bisector of $AH$. [i]proposed by USJL[/i]

2009 Federal Competition For Advanced Students, P1, 4

Tags: midpoint , altitude , geometry , concurrency

Let $D, E$, and $F$ be respectively the midpoints of the sides $BC, CA$, and $AB$ of $\vartriangle ABC$. Let $H_a, H_b, H_c$ be the feet of perpendiculars from $A, B, C$ to the opposite sides, respectively. Let $P, Q, R$ be the midpoints of the $H_bH_c, H_cH_a$, and $H_aH_b$ respectively. Prove that $PD, QE$, and $RF$ are concurrent.

1982 IMO Longlists, 36

Tags: geometry , triangle , midpoint , incircle , concurrency

A non-isosceles triangle $A_{1}A_{2}A_{3}$ has sides $a_{1}$, $a_{2}$, $a_{3}$ with the side $a_{i}$ lying opposite to the vertex $A_{i}$. Let $M_{i}$ be the midpoint of the side $a_{i}$, and let $T_{i}$ be the point where the inscribed circle of triangle $A_{1}A_{2}A_{3}$ touches the side $a_{i}$. Denote by $S_{i}$ the reflection of the point $T_{i}$ in the interior angle bisector of the angle $A_{i}$. Prove that the lines $M_{1}S_{1}$, $M_{2}S_{2}$ and $M_{3}S_{3}$ are concurrent.

2010 Saudi Arabia IMO TST, 2

Tags: geometry , square , concurrency

The squares $OABC$ and $OA_1B_1C_1$ are situated in the same plane and are directly oriented. Prove that the lines $AA_1$ , $BB_1$, and $CC_1$ are concurrent.

1996 North Macedonia National Olympiad, 5

Tags: combinatorial geometry , combinatorics , equal angles , line , concurrency

Find the greatest $n$ for which there exist $n$ lines in space, passing through a single point, such that any two of them form the same angle.

2025 Kosovo EGMO Team Selection Test, P1

Tags: geometry , reflection , parallelogram , circumcircle , concurrency

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle. Let $D$ and $E$ be the feet of the altitudes of the triangle $ABC$ from $A$ and $B$, respectively. Let $F$ be the reflection of the point $A$ over $BC$. Let $G$ be a point such that the quadrilateral $ABCG$ is a parallelogram. Show that the circumcircles of triangles $BCF$ , $ACG$ and $CDE$ are concurrent on a point different from $C$.

2016 Saint Petersburg Mathematical Olympiad, 3

Tags: altitude , geometry , 3d geometry , tetrahedron , sphere , concurrency

In a tetrahedron, the midpoints of all the edges lie on the same sphere. Prove that it's altitudes intersect at one point.

Geometry Mathley 2011-12, 13.3

Tags: concyclic , cyclic quadrilateral , concurrency , geometry

Let $ABCD$ be a quadrilateral inscribed in circle $(O)$. Let $M,N$ be the midpoints of $AD,BC$. A line through the intersection $P$ of the two diagonals $AC,BD$ meets $AD,BC$ at $S, T$ respectively. Let $BS$ meet $AT$ at $Q$. Prove that three lines $AD,BC,PQ$ are concurrent if and only if $M, S, T,N$ are on the same circle. Đỗ Thanh Sơn

2013 Oral Moscow Geometry Olympiad, 6

Tags: trapezoid , incircle , arc midpoint , concurrency , geometry

The trapezoid $ABCD$ is inscribed in the circle $w$ ($AD // BC$). The circles inscribed in the triangles $ABC$ and $ABD$ touch the base of the trapezoid $BC$ and $AD$ at points $P$ and $Q$ respectively. Points $X$ and $Y$ are the midpoints of the arcs $BC$ and $AD$ of circle $w$ that do not contain points $A$ and $B$ respectively. Prove that lines $XP$ and $YQ$ intersect on the circle $w$.

2022 3rd Memorial "Aleksandar Blazhevski-Cane", P4

Tags: excircle , incircle , altitude , concurrency , geometry

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with incircle $\omega$, incenter $I$, and $A$-excircle $\omega_{a}$. Let $\omega$ and $\omega_{a}$ meet $BC$ at $X$ and $Y$, respectively. Let $Z$ be the intersection point of $AY$ and $\omega$ which is closer to $A$. The point $H$ is the foot of the altitude from $A$. Show that $HZ$, $IY$ and $AX$ are concurrent. [i]Proposed by Nikola Velov[/i]

1996 Israel National Olympiad, 3

Tags: trigonometry , median , angle bisector , geometry , altitude , angle , concurrency

The angles of an acute triangle $ABC$ at $\alpha , \beta, \gamma$. Let $AD$ be a height, $CF$ a median, and $BE$ the bisector of $\angle B$. Show that $AD,CF$ and $BE$ are concurrent if and only if $\cos \gamma \tan\beta = \sin \alpha$ .

1968 Spain Mathematical Olympiad, 6

Tags: 3d geometry , tetrahedron , concurrency , geometry

Check and justify , if in every tetrahedron are concurrent: a) The perpendiculars to the faces at their circumcenters. b) The perpendiculars to the faces at their orthocenters. c) The perpendiculars to the faces at their incenters. If so, characterize with some simple geometric property the point in that attend If not, show an example that clearly shows the not concurrency.