Opening Ceremony
What famous singer performed the song "Light the Fire Within" at the Opening Ceremony?
Donny Osmond
What is the capital city of Utah, where the 2002 Olympics were held?
Salt Lake City
What was the official slogan of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics?
Light the Fire Within
The Games were held in Salt Lake City. What geographical feature is "lake" referring to in this name?
The Great Salt Lake
This amount, in millions of US dollars, was the approximate operating cash revenue generated by the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.
$1.03 billion
Which U.S. President officially declared the 2002 Winter Olympics open?
George W Bush
What is the nickname of Utah?
The Beehive State
The Olympic rings consist of five interlocking circles. What does each of these rings symbolize?
The five continents
Several ski events were held in Park City. What might the word "park" suggest about the original land use of this area?
An area set aside for public enjoyment, possibly with trees
This figure represents the budgetary surplus, in US dollars, that the 2002 Winter Olympics ultimately achieved.
40 million
What special symbol, representing peace and hope, was carried into the stadium by children and Olympic athletes?
The Olympic Flame
What famous natural wonder, known for its salty water, is located in Utah?
The Great Salt Lake
What did the three official mascots of the 2002 Games (Powder, Copper, and Coal) collectively represent about Utah's geography and heritage?
Utah's mining (Coal, Copper) and snow (Powder) industries/resources
The speed skating oval was in Kearns. What is it called when a place is named after a person?
Eponym
This is the approximate total economic output, in US dollars, that the state of Utah attributed to hosting the 2002 Olympic Winter Games between 1996 and 2003.
6.1 billion
The Opening Ceremony featured a tribute to the victims of what major world event that happened just a few months before the Games?
The 911 terrorist attack
The 2002 Winter Olympics helped boost what important part of Utah's economy?
Tourism
The design of the 2002 Olympic medals incorporated what natural element found in Utah, giving them a unique texture and appearance?
Copper
Snowbasin hosted the downhill skiing events. What natural feature is clearly described in this place name?
Snow
This is the amount, in millions of US dollars, that the TOP V sponsorship program contributed to the total Olympic marketing revenue for the 2002 Games.
240 million
What unique natural feature of Utah was represented by the towering set pieces during the Opening Ceremony?
Utah's red rock canyons
What mountain range dominates the landscape near Salt Lake City?
The Wasatch Mountains
The phrase "Citius, Altius, Fortius" is the Olympic motto. What do these Latin words mean in English?
Faster, Higher, Stronger
What other city were lots of the games hosted.
Park City
This amount, in millions of US dollars, was placed into an endowment by the Salt Lake Organizing Committee to maintain and operate the Olympic facilities after the 2002 Games concluded.
76 million