WINTER OLYMPICS

The transcript describes the opening of the Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley, California, highlighting the parade of teams, the official opening by Vice President Richard Nixon, and the lighting of the Olympic flame. It also covers the start of the Games, with 740 athletes from 30 nations participating. Key events include Canada's gold medal win in pair's figure skating and the women's downhill race, where Miss Bibel of Germany claimed victory.

Who performed the official opening of the Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley?

• President John F. Kennedy

• Vice President Richard Nixon

• Governor of California

• Prime Minister of Canada

What was the task of Ken Henry during the opening ceremony?

• To release the pigeons

• To light the bowl of fire

• To lead the parade of teams

• To carry the Olympic flag

How many athletes participated in the Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley?

• 1000 athletes

• 740 athletes

• 600 athletes

• 500 athletes

Which country won a gold medal in pair's figure skating?

• United States

• Germany

• Russia

• Canada

Who won the women's downhill race at the Winter Olympics?

• Miss Wagner of Canada

• Miss Lawrence of USA

• Miss Bibel of Germany

• Miss Pitu of America