Olympic Basics
The winter Olympics are typically held during this month
What is February?
This sport involves sliding stones on ice toward a target
What is curling?
This famous American snowboarder is famous for winning 26 gold medals in his career and known for his signature red hair.
Who is Shaun White?
This Asian peninsula country hosted the 2018 winter Olympics
What is South Korea?
Athletes wear this blade laden footwear to compete in ice sports
What are ice-skates?
The Winter Olympics occur on a “quadrennial” basis, meaning this many years.
What is every four years?
This sport involves athletes navigating down slopes marked by gates, while focusing on speed and technique.
What is skiing?
Both Yuzuru Hanyu and Shama Uno are prominent Japanese male figure skaters, but only this skater won Olympic gold in 2014 and 2018?
Who is Yuzuru Hanyu?
Chamonix, France and Tokyo, Japan have both hosted the Winter Olympics, but only this city hosted the inaugural Winter Games in 1924
What is Chamonix, France?
Athletes wear these to “clip in” to a pair of skis
What are the ski boots?
This event, which includes the parade of nations and the lighting of the cauldron, marks the official start of the Games.
What is the Opening Ceremony
This sport features a Face-Off to initiate a game
What is hockey?
Between Apolo Anton Ohno and Lance Armstrong, this American speed skater has won eight Olympic medals
Who is Apolo Anton Ohno?
The Winter Olympics in 2002 were hosted in this Utah city
What is Salt Lake City?
While one might think this is only used for a witch's brew, this is the final flame point of the Olympic Torch relay
What is the Olympic cauldron?
This metal medal is given to the top of the podium at the Olympics.
What is a gold medal?
This sport requires athletes to include jumps, spins, step sequences, and choreography into their performance.
What is figure skating?
Between the USA & Canada, Sidney Crosby scored the winning goal in the 2010 Olympics for this North American Country:
What is Canada
Milan- Cortina and Rome are both well-known Italian cities, but only this city will host the 2026 Winter Olympics?
What is Milan-Cortina?
This frosty species of bear was the mascot for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics?
What is a polar bear?
The Olympic rings feature these 5 colors
What are blue, yellow, black, green, and red?
The Winter Olympics include 3 sled-based sports, but only this sport has a single athlete ride feet first on their back.
What is luge?
Between Marit Bjorgen and Katie Ledecky, this athlete is the most decorated Winter Olympian of all time, with 15 medals.
Who is Marit Bjørgen?
This city in Japan hosted the Winter Olympics in 1998 and is home to the famous snow monkey.
What is Nagano?
This country is famous for its bobsled team in the movie "Cool Runnings"
What is Jamaica?