Olympic History
Sochi
Olympic Movies
Canada and the Olympics
Olympic Trivia
100
How many Winter Olympic Games have there been?
The current one is the 22nd Winter Olympic Games
100
What animals represent the mascots for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi?
The Hare, the Polar Bear, the Leopard
100
Name the movie that tells the exciting tale of how the 1980 USA men's hockey team beat 1980 Soviet team in the semifinals?
Miracle
100
Who's assist led to Sydney Crosby's winning goal in the men's hockey gold medal final 2010 Winter Olympic Games?
Jerome Iginla
100
What country won the 1st Olympic Winter Games gold medal?
USA
200
For how many days does the Olympic Winter Games last?
16 days
200
Which famous Russian born tennis star began her career in Sochi?
Maria Sharapova
200
Name the 1978 movie starring Robby Benson about a blinded Olympic hopeful figure skater.
Ice Castles
200
How many gold medals did Canada win in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games?
14
200
Which country won the most gold medals in the 2010 Winter Games?
Canada (of course!)
300
Name one of the two cities that have hosted the Winter Games more than once.
St. Morez, Switzerland (1928, 1948) Lake Placid, USA (1932, 1980)
300
Sochi is the favourite summer resort to which Russian leader?
President Vladamir Putin (will also accept Joseph Stalin)
300
Name this funny yet raunchy ficticious comedy abut 2 men competing in a pairs figure skating event?
Blades of Glory
300
Which Canadian cities have hosted the Olympic Games and when did they host them?
Montreal in 1976 Calgary in 1988 Vancouver 2010
300
Which country boasts the most medals of any athletes in the Winter Games?
Norway (Bjorn Daehlie for cross country skiing)
400
Which winter sport made its Olympic debut in the Summer Games?
Ice hockey in 1920. The first Winter Games took place in 1924.
400
Name the body of water closest to Sochi.
The Black Sea
400
What's the title of the true story about the first Jamaican Bobsledding team?
Cool Runnings
400
Who is the only Canadian athlete to win medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games?
Clara Hughes in cycling and speed skating
400
Where will the 2018 Winter Games be held?
PyeongChang, South Korea
500
When and were were the 1st Olympic Winter Games held?
1924 in Chamonix, France
500
Sochi is known for its pristine beaches and holiday atmosphere. What's the nickname that signifies this?
The Russian Riviera
500
Which 1981 Oscar winning movie (also famous due to its soundtrack) depicted the story of two heroic running athletes in the 1924 Olympics?
Chariots of Fire
500
Name the 2010 Winter Olympic Games mascots.
Miga, Sumi and Quatchi
500
How many Winter Olympic sports are not contested outdoors?
4 (Hockey, curling, speed skating and figure skating)
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