Tools of the Trade
These flat blades allow athletes to glide across ice in hockey and figure skating.
What are skates?
This force helps skiers accelerate downhill.
What is gravity?
This instrumental piece, composed in 1896, is played at every Olympic opening ceremony.
What is the Olympic Hymn?
Skeleton
a head-first sled run down an icy track.
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Clue: In curling, players slide this ______ toward the target.
What is a curling stone?
Reducing this helps skaters and sledders move faster.
What is friction?
This song was the official anthem of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver
What is Believe?
This sport is famous for last-second victories after stones are still moving.
What is curling
Clue: This piece of equipment helps skiers maintain balance and rhythm.
What are ski poles?
Colder ice is faster because it is more _______.
What is hard?
The official anthem of the 1996 Summer Olympics is sung by this famous Canadian.
Who is Celine Dion?
Red Bull Crashed Ice
Skaters race downhill through jumps and tight turns
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Clue: Luge and skeleton athletes wear this to reduce friction and increase speed.
What is a speed suit?
Thin blades help speed skaters by concentrating body weight on this.
What is a smaller surface area?
This song was the official anthem of the 2018 Winter Olympics (PyeongChang)
What is Imagine
Snowboard Halfpipe
Athletes launching huge jumps and tricks out of a snow pipe.
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This curved sled is used by teams racing down an icy track at high speeds.
What is a bobsleigh?
This natural condition can delay or cancel outdoor Winter Olympic events.
What is the weather?
This song is often used in medal ceremomnies sang by
Who are Imagine Dragons
Speed Flying
Athletes ski down steep mountains with a small parachute.
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