Winter Olympic Events/Sports
Which Winter Olympic sport has athletes perform routines with jumps and spins?
Alpine Skiing OR Figure Skating
Figure Skating
How old was Lindsay Vonn when she became the oldest Downhill Skiing World Cup Winner.
38 or 41
41
She is currently 41 and planning to compete in the Winter Olympics despite a recent knee injury.
When were the first ANCIENT Olympic games held?
776 BC or 1787 AD
776 BC
How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
5 or 6
5
In what country are the 2026 Winter Olympics taking place?
China or Italy
Italy
Which Winter Olympic sport is a game played on ice between two teams who attempt to drive a small rubber disk (the puck) into the opposing goal with hooked or angled sticks.
Ice Hockey or Cross Country Skiing
Ice Hockey
True OR False
Ilia Manilin is the only person to land a quad axle in competition and is the favorite to win gold in Men's Figure Skating.
True
Both of his parents were also Olympic figure skaters.
Where were the first ANCIENT Oympic games held?
Los Angeles, California or Olympia, Greece
Olympia, Greece
Which color is NOT a color of the Olympic rings?
Blue, Yellow, Orange, Black, Green OR Red
Orange
What are the name of the 2 cities hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Madird and Spain OR Milano and Cortina
Milano and Cortina
Biathlon in the Winter Olympics combines Cross-Country skiing with ______________________?
Rifle Shooting or Swimming
Rifle Shooting
Chloe Kim is competing for her 3rd straight gold medal in what Winter Olympic sport.
Luge or Snowboard Halfpipe
Snowboard Halfpipe
When were the first MODERN Olympic games held?
1896 or 1982
1896
Where is the Olympic Flame lit at the beginning of every Olympics?
Olympia, Washington OR Olympia, Greece
Greece
Which of the following is a NEW Winter Olympic sport?
Figure Skating OR Ski Mountaineering
Ski Mountaineering
What is the fastest sport in the Winter Olympics that has athletes lie on their backs on a small sled, with their feet stretched out in front of them?
Skelton or Luge
Luge
Athletes exceed 90+ miles per hour.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates are partners who will be competing in what Winter Olympic Sport?
Figure Skating or Ice Dancing
Ice Dancing
Ice Dancing is similar to Figure Skating, but it focuses more on the music and dance and has no throws, jumps, or lifts.
Where were the first MODERN Olympic games held?
Athens, Greece or New York City, New York
Athens, Greece
True OR False
The Olympic Torch gets to the Olympics by a torch relay.
True
What day are the Closing Ceremonies on?
February 22 or February 28
February 22
Which Winter Olympic sport consists of two teams sliding heavy, polished granite stones toward a target and sweeping the ice with brooms to guide the stone's path.
Curling or Snowboarding
Curling
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight is the captain of what Olympic team?
Women's Curling OR Women's Ice Hockey
Women's Ice Hockey
This is her final Olympics
What country has won the most Winter Olympic Medals?
United States or Norway
Norway
Norway has won 405 and The United States has won 330 (as of 2/2/26). The United States is in 2nd place for most Winter Olympic Medals
Which of the following is played when someone is awarded a gold medal?
Their favorite song OR their country's national anthem
Their country's national anthem
What kind of animal are the mascots for this year's Winter Olympics?
Polar Bear OR Stoat
Stoat-related to weasels.
They are brown in summer and white in the winter.
The are named Tina and Milo after the 2 host cities.