The Ultimate Winter Olympics Trivia Quiz – Experts Only
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The Winter Olympics are upon us, which means that it’s time to start test your knowledge of the games. There will be hundreds of hours of broadcast footage and, if you’re like the rest of the world, you’ll see at least a few of them, so you should know what you’re talking about when you sit Show More
The Winter Olympics are upon us, which means that it’s time to start test your knowledge of the games. There will be hundreds of hours of broadcast footage and, if you’re like the rest of the world, you’ll see at least a few of them, so you should know what you’re talking about when you sit down with your pals and put on the games.
This quiz will determine if you’re ready to chat Winter Games or if you need to brush up on how this amazing competition works. We’ll test you on everything from which sports are involved, to some of the most famous Olympians from years past. We’ll even ask you some questions specific to this year’s games, just to make sure you’re ready.
Put on your warmest parka and get ready to head out into the cold because this quiz is all about winter sports!
How many official sports are included in the Winter Olympics?
- 15
- 17
- 19
- 20
What is the mascot for the 2018 Winter Olympics?
- A leopard
- A lynx
- A white tiger
- A crane
What was the host city of the first Winter Olympic Games?
- London, England
- Athens, Greece
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Chamonix, France
The motto of the Olympics is "Citius, Altius, Fortius." What does it mean?
- Harder, Faster, Stronger
- Faster, Higher, Stronger
- Better, Faster, Stronger
- Stronger, Higher, Harder
Which country boasts the highest gold medal count throughout all Winter Olympics?
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How many of the Winter Olympic sports are held indoors?
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
It's rare for the winter and summer Olympics to be held in the same year. When was the last time that happened?
- 1980
- 1988
- 1992
- 1996
Who is the oldest person to win a medal at the Winter Olympics?
- Robin Walsh at age 54
- Oscar Swahn, age 72
- Arthur Von Pongracz, age 72
- Hiroshi Hoketsu, age 64
One Olympic sport only opened up to women competitors in Sochi, 2014. Which sport?
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Disney created a famous movie in 1993 highlighting one Winter Olympics team. Which team was it?
- Norwegian Curling
- South African Figure Skating
- Jamaican Bobsled
- Nigerian Luge
There are two sports in which the USA has never medaled. What are they?
- Biathlon and Cross Country Skiing
- Nordic Combined and Biathlon
- Nordic Combined and Skeleton
- Skeleton and Cross Country Skiing
Which city is the first US city to host the Winter Games twice?
- Los Angeles
- Atlanta
- Lake Placid
- Salt Lake City
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