Olympics History
Where did the Olympics originate?
Greece
Which local Georgia (Douglasville) native will be representing the US in the bobsledding events at this year's Olympic games?
Elena Meyers Taylor
Curling, figure skating, speed skating, and ice hockey!
Which event do competitors race down a track on their stomachs, head first?
Skeleton
Beijing, China
What prize was given to the winners of the ancient Olympic games in Greece?
an Olive branch crown
Which American figure skater is favored to win at these Olympic games?
Nathan Chen
Which country has won the most Winter Olympic medals?
Norway
What new event will be open for competition for the 1st time at these Olympic games?
Monobob
What are the 5 colors of the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green, & red
Which city in the US has hosted the Winter Olympics twice?
Lake Placid, NY
Shaun White (The Flying Tomato) is competing in his ______ Olympic Games?
5th
What American city most recently hosted the Winter Olympics?
Salt Lake City, UT (2002)
What two sports does a biathlon combine?
Which city is the first ever city to host both the Summer & the Winter Olympics?
Beijing!
Who is the only country to have won gold medals in every winter olympics?
The United States
Who is the most decorated (most medals) American Winter Olympian?
Chamonix, France
How many official winter spots are there?
15 (but each sports has multiple events which increases the number)
When was the last time the Olympics were held in Beijing China?
Summer Olympics 2008
The Olympic motto is “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” What does that mean in English?
"Faster, higher, stronger"
Which American Olympian is favored to repeat her gold medal win from 2018 where she won at only 17 years old?
Chloe Kim
What year were the 1st Winter Olympic games held?
1924
What is the only winter Olympic event in which the United States has never won a medal?
How heavy is a curling stone?
20 kilograms (about 44 pounds)