Winter Olympics - Part 1

What is the oldest Winter Olympic sport in the Olympics?

• Downhill skiing

• Long Track Speed Skating

• Short Track Speed Skating

• Figure Skating

Where does the name of Figure Skating derive from?

• Ice Dancing

• Patterns or figures made by skaters

• Ice Skates

• Ice Capades

Which of the following are Figure Skating events in the current Winter Olympics?

• Men's Singles

• Women's Singles

• Pairs

• Ice Dancing

• All the above

In the early 13th century, which country did Speed Skating originate?

• Norway

• Sweden

• Netherlands

• USA

The length of a long track speed skating track is the same distance as an outdoor running track. How long is this?

• 200 meters

• 400 meters

• 60 feet

• 1 inch

Charles Jewtraw was the first person to win an Olympic Gold Medal in the 1924 Winter Olympics. Where was he from?

• Salt Lake City, Utah

• Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Lake Placid, NY

• Vail, Colorado

In long track speed skating, what is Shani Davis famous for? (Check two).

• Winning a 4th of July hot dog eating contest

• Being the 1st African American to win an individual Winter Olympic Gold medal

• First man to win the gold medal in the 1000 m in back-to-back Olympics

• First African American to compete in short track and long track speed skating at the Winter Olympics

Where are short track speed skating races held?

• NHL ice hockey rinks

• Outdoor ice rinks

• Same track as long track speed skating

• International size ice hockey rink

Short track speed skating is described as the ___________ self-propelled sport in the Winter Olympics.

• Fastest

• Slowest

• Oldest

• Newest

Short track is described as one part ________ and one part _______. (Check two)

• long track

• demolition derby

• sprint on ice

• short track