Winter Olympics Quiz: Milano Cortina 2026, Records and Sports

This Winter Olympics quiz covers the snow and ice Games from Chamonix 1924 to Milano Cortina 2026, with questions on Norway's medal haul, Johannes Klæbo's record, biathlon, curling, skeleton, the Miracle on Ice and the French Alps 2030. Ten questions, 90 seconds.

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2026 Games
Which country topped the medal table at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics?
History
Where were the first Winter Olympics held, in 1924?
Sports
Which sport combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting?
Sports
In which sport do teams slide granite stones toward a target called the house?
Records
Norway's Johannes Høsting Klæbo set a Winter Olympic record at Milano Cortina 2026. How many career gold medals did he reach?
Hosts
Which region will host the 2030 Winter Olympics?
Sports
In which sliding sport do athletes race head-first on a small sled?
Ice Hockey
The 1980 Miracle on Ice was a famous upset between which two teams?
Figure Skating
Which British ice dance pair earned a set of perfect 6.0 scores for artistry with their Boléro at Sarajevo 1984?
2026 Games
Which sport made its Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: Which country topped the medal table at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics?
Answer: Norway
Norway finished first with 18 gold medals and 41 medals in total, its fourth straight Winter Games on top. The United States was second with 12 golds.
Q2: Where were the first Winter Olympics held, in 1924?
Answer: Chamonix
The first Winter Games took place in Chamonix, France, below Mont Blanc. Only 16 nations and around 250 athletes took part.
Q3: Which sport combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting?
Answer: Biathlon
Biathlon grew out of training for Scandinavian soldiers on skis. Athletes must calm their racing hearts to shoot accurately at small targets.
Q4: In which sport do teams slide granite stones toward a target called the house?
Answer: Curling
Curling stones are made from rare granite, much of it from the Scottish island of Ailsa Craig. Players sweep the ice to help the stone travel farther and straighter.
Q5: Norway's Johannes Høsting Klæbo set a Winter Olympic record at Milano Cortina 2026. How many career gold medals did he reach?
Answer: 11
The cross-country skier won six golds in 2026 to reach 11 Olympic titles, the most ever by a Winter Olympian. The old record of eight was shared by Norwegians Bjørn Dæhlie, Marit Bjørgen and Ole Einar Bjørndalen.
Q6: Which region will host the 2030 Winter Olympics?
Answer: French Alps
The French Alps will host in 2030, and Salt Lake City, Utah, will host in 2034 for the second time, after 2002.
Q7: In which sliding sport do athletes race head-first on a small sled?
Answer: Skeleton
Skeleton racers lie face-down, head-first, reaching speeds over 130 km/h. In luge, athletes slide feet-first on their backs.
Q8: The 1980 Miracle on Ice was a famous upset between which two teams?
Answer: United States vs Soviet Union
A team of American college players beat the powerful Soviet Union 4–3 at Lake Placid in 1980. The U.S. went on to win the gold medal.
Q9: Which British ice dance pair earned a set of perfect 6.0 scores for artistry with their Boléro at Sarajevo 1984?
Answer: Torvill and Dean
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's Boléro is one of the most famous performances in Olympic history, watched by about 24 million people in Britain.
Q10: Which sport made its Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026?
Answer: Ski mountaineering
Ski mountaineering, or skimo, sees athletes climb mountains on skis with special skins and then race back down. Snowboard cross and freestyle skiing joined the Games earlier.

Winter Olympics Quiz – A Century of Snow and Ice

The Winter Olympics began in 1924 in Chamonix, France, with a small group of athletes competing in skiing, skating, bobsleigh and ice hockey. A century later, the Games feature more than 100 events and around 3,000 athletes, from veteran skiers to teenage snowboarders. They are held every four years, two years after the Summer Games.

Some countries have built a tradition of winter success. Norway, with its long winters and love of cross-country skiing, has topped the medal table at four straight Games, including Milano Cortina 2026, where it won 18 golds. Its skier Johannes Høsting Klæbo became the most successful Winter Olympian ever with 11 gold medals.

The Winter Olympics have also produced unforgettable moments. The 1980 Miracle on Ice, when American college players beat the Soviet hockey team, is still one of the biggest upsets in sport. Torvill and Dean's Boléro in 1984 captivated television audiences, and Jamaica's bobsleigh team in 1988 later inspired the film Cool Runnings.

New sports keep the Games fresh. Snowboarding arrived in 1998, slopestyle and big air followed, and ski mountaineering made its debut in Italy in 2026. The next Winter Games will be held in the French Alps in 2030 and in Salt Lake City in 2034.

This quiz covers history, sports, records and the latest Games.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is ideal for winter sports fans and anyone who watched the Milano Cortina Games.

Which country topped the 2026 medal table
Where the first Winter Olympics were held
How biathlon, curling, skeleton and luge work
Who holds the record for Winter Olympic golds
What the Miracle on Ice was
Where the next Winter Games will be held

Quick Facts About the Winter Olympics

Until 1992, the Winter and Summer Olympics were held in the same year.
Eddie the Eagle became famous as Britain's underdog ski jumper at Calgary 1988.
The closing ceremony of Milano Cortina 2026 was held in Verona's ancient Roman arena.
Norway has won more Winter Olympic medals than any other country.
Sochi 2014 was the most expensive Olympic Games ever held.
Ice hockey has been part of the Winter Games since the first edition in 1924.