VOICED : EEUU gana el primer oro de Sochi

The first gold medal of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics was won by Sage Kotsenberg from the USA in the men's snowboard slopestyle event. This new Olympic event requires competitors to perform aerial tricks. Sage, at 20, expressed his win felt like a dream. The Olympics also featured diverse cultural events at the Olympic Park, showcasing Siberian traditions and music. The games, noted as the most expensive in history, were under tight security. A Ukrainian attempted to hijack a Turkish plane to Sochi, but the attempt was thwarted, and the man is under investigation for terrorism.

Who won the first gold medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics?

• Max Parrot

• Mark McMorris

• Shaun White

• Sage Kotsenberg

What is unique about the slopestyle event in the Olympics?

• It involves racing down a slope.

• It is a team event.

• Competitors perform jumps and acrobatics.

• It is held indoors.

What did Sage Kotsenberg say about his victory?

• It was a routine win.

• He was disappointed.

• It was expected.

• It felt like a dream.

What cultural elements were featured at the Olympic Park?

• Art exhibitions

• Accordion music and Siberian traditions

• Fireworks display

• Traditional dances

What security incident occurred during the Sochi Olympics?

• A bomb threat

• A cyber attack

• A plane hijacking attempt

• A protest at the venue