Olympic History
The Winter Olympics happen every ___ years.
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This sport involves skiing down a mountain quickly.
Alpine skiing.
First place winners receive this type of medal.
Gold.
The Olympic Games begin with an opening _____.
Ceremony
This Canadian city hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Vancouver
The first Winter Olympics were held in this country.
France
Teams slide a stone on ice in this sport.
Curling
Athletes compete in the Olympics to represent their
Country/Nation
Athletes walk behind their country’s flag during the opening ceremony in a _____.
Parade
Winning three medals in one Olympics is called a medal _____.
Sweep
This continent has hosted the Winter Olympics the most times.
Europe
In this sport, athletes perform jumps and spins on ice to music.
Figure skating.
his Jamaican team became famous for competing in Olympic bobsled, inspiring a popular movie.
Jamaican Bobsled Team
The Olympic flame is traditionally lit in this country.
Greece
Breaking the best previous score or time sets a new _____.
Record
The Olympic symbol has ____ rings.
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Athletes slide face down on a sled in this high-speed sport.
Skeleton.
This American gymnast is one of the most decorated Olympians and is famous for her powerful vaults and flips.
Simone Biles
Athletes promise fair play by reciting the Olympic _____.
Oath
The 2002 Winter Olympics were held in this U.S. city.
Salt Lake City
The city that hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics is
Beijing, China.
This Nordic sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
Biathlon.
This American snowboarder is known for winning multiple Olympic gold medals and his red hair.
Shaun White
The Olympic motto encourages athletes to be “Faster, Higher, Stronger” and strive for _____.
Excellence
The country that wins the most medals leads the medal _____.
Count