1. What was the name of the first Olympic mascot? Schuss
2. Which Winter Olympic sport is judged partly on artistry? Figure Skating
3. Which event blends downhill skiing and jumping? Nordic combined
4. Which city will host the opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics? Milan
5. What sport made its Winter Olympic debut in 1998? Snowboarding
6. What country has won the most Winter Olympic medals overall? Norway
7. Which athlete landed historic triple corks at the 2022 Winter Olympics? Ayumu Hirano
8. Which audience is the 2026 Winter Olympic Games especially targeting? Younger & digital-native fans
9. What color medals are awarded for first place? Gold
10. Which sport is newest to the Winter Olympic program? Ski mountaineering
11. How many sports are expected at the 2026 Winter Olympics? 16
12. Which Winter Olympic sport uses gates marked in red and blue? Alpine skiing
13. Which sport uses moguls? Freestyle skiing
14. Which value is emphasized in the 2026 Games vision? Legacy & sustainability
15. Which nation is famous for bobsleigh dominance? Germany
16. Which country will host the 2026 Winter Olympics? Italy
17. Who became the most decorated Winter Olympian of all time? Marit Bjørgen
18. Which country swept the men’s 30 km skiathlon podium in 2018? Norway
19. Which athlete is famous for redefining women’s halfpipe snowboarding? Chloe Kim
20. Who lit the Olympic cauldron at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics? Wayne Gretzky
21. Which Olympic symbol represents unity? Five rings
22. Which Winter Olympics were held entirely in one city? 1924 Chamonix
23. What Winter Olympic sport is nicknamed “chess on ice”? Curling
24. Milano Cortina 2026 will feature events across how many main regions? 3
25. Which sport features the “death spiral”? Figure skating
26. Which event is considered the fastest on ice at the Winter Olympics? Luge
27. Which sport continues to grow in popularity heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics? Ski mountaineering
28. Which Winter Olympic sport has athletes reach speeds over 140 km/h? Luge
29. What material is the Olympic curling stone traditionally made from? Granite
30. Which country famously dominated women’s curling at multiple Winter Olympics? Sweden
31. Which athlete carried the flag for the USA in Beijing 2022 closing ceremony? Meyers Taylor
32. Which Winter Olympic moment is known as the “Miracle on Ice”? USA defeating the USSR in 1980
33. Which region is known for iconic Dolomite mountain scenery? Dolomites
34. Which sport combines skiing and shooting? Biathlon
35. What is a major sustainability focus for the 2026 Winter Games? Reusing existing venues
36. What does the Olympic motto emphasize? Personal excellence, athletic achievement, and solidarity
37. What city hosted the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924? Chamonix
38. Which historic alpine town will host ski events at the 2026 Winter Olympics? Cortina d’Ampezzo
39. Which country invented curling? Scotland
