A quiz to test your knowledge on the winter olympics.
20 Trivia Questions and Answers
A
USA
B
France
C
Canada
D
Switzerland
The very first Winter Olympics were held in the French ski resort of Chamonix.
A
Five
B
Four
C
Three
D
Two
The answer is four: in 1932, 1960, 1980 and 2002.
A
USA
B
South Korea
C
Norway
D
China
It was Norway. The team will be hoping to do more of the same in Milan Cortina!
A
Speed Skiing
B
Skimo (Ski Mountaineering)
C
Sled Dog Racing
D
Skijoring
The answer is Skimo, and the event is predicted to be popular with viewers this year, given its fast-paced nature.
A
Stadio Olimpico
B
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
C
Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium
D
San Siro
The main part of the ceremony will be held at the San Siro, but other locations across Italy will also feature in the celebrations.
A
Bobsled
B
Luge
C
Ski Jump
D
Curling
Anyone fancy going that fast while that close to the ice?
A
2026
B
1146
C
957
D
760
It’s 1146 medals across 116 Olympic and 79 Paralympic events.
A
Every Two Years
B
Every Four Years
C
Twice A Year
D
Every Five Years
The Olympics are held every four years to honor the ancient Greek tradition of the "Olympiad," a four-year cycle that began in 776 B.C.E. to honor Zeus.
A
Fencing
B
Luge
C
Figure Skating
D
Curling
Fencing is not a sport in the Winter Olympic Games. It’s a Summer Olympic sport.
A
Five Olympic Rings
B
Olympic Flag
C
Olympic Flame
D
Olympic Trophy
There are many symbols of the Olympic Games including the flame, rings, flags, anthems, mottos, emblems, statues, medals, etc. However, the Olympic Trophy is not one of them.
A
World War II
B
World War I
C
Vietnam War
D
The Great Depression
After 1940, World War II prevented the Olympics from taking place. They resumed in 1948.
A
25
B
17
C
45
D
30
With the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy, the total count reaches 25, although 27 games were scheduled (1940 and 1944 were canceled due to World War II).
A
A ribbon
B
A diploma
C
Nothing- simply recognition
D
An automatic invitation to the next Olympic games
Fourth, fifth, and sixth-place finishers receive an official Olympic Diploma, recognizing their placement in the top eight.
A
"Today, Tomorrow, Forever"
B
"Knowledge, Strength, Power"
C
"Faster, Higher, Stronger."
D
"Listen, Learn, Grow"
The official Olympic motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter", which is Latin for "Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together". Adopted to emphasize solidarity alongside athletic excellence, it was updated in 2021 to include "Together" (Communiter).
A
Squaw Valley, California
B
Lake Placid, New York
C
Mexico City, Mexico
D
Montreal, Quebec
Lake Placid, New York, is a historic two-time host of the Winter Olympic Games, having held the event in 1932 and 1980. It holds the distinction of being the first location in North America to host the Winter Olympics.
A
The Russian synchronized swimming team
B
The Danish snowboarding team
C
The Japanese figure skating team
D
The Jamaican bobsled team
Cool Runnings is a 1993 American sports comedy film that is loosely based on the debut of the Jamaican national bobsleigh team at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
These are the only two sports the USA has NEVER won a medal in. In the Summer Olympics, there are 3 more sports with no USA medal winners.
A
Sweden
B
Poland
C
China
D
Australia
Sweden has made nine attempts to host the Winter Olympics but has been unsuccessful each time
A
Just do it!
B
Enjoy the win!
C
It's your vibe!
D
Let's get it!
The motto places people – athletes, volunteers, visitors and locals alike – at the heart of the experience, inviting the world to both feel and contribute to the energy animating Milano Cortina 2026.
A
The Nordic Games
B
The Snow Games
C
The Ice Games
D
The European Games
The Nordic Games, held between 1901 and 1926, were not technically named the Olympics but served as a major, primarily Scandinavian, precursor to the Winter Olympic Games. Organized by Sweden, they focused on winter sports and, due to their success, helped shape the eventual establishment of the official Winter Olympics in 1924.