Winter Olympic Events

Directions:  Read each question, click on the link to answer each question.  Write each answer on a piece of paper.

*Remember keep in mind your favorite event!!!

1. Olympic hockey is different than the NHL, if players get into a fight they are automatically kicked out of the game, what is another reason Olympic hockey is different from the NHL? (click on ice hockey)

 

2. In the luge, they fly down the track at fast speeds sometimes flipping over.  Do they wear a helmet? (hint click on luge)

 

3. This Olympic sport is a fan favorite that  combines grace and strength, which creates what? (hint is on top of the page)

 

4. This Olympic sport though done on the ski slopes involves no skis or poles and is compared to surfing.

 

 

                                                           

5. This event can be done by yourself or with a partner, flying head first down an icy track.  This sport has the same name as a part of the body.

         

6. Johnny Weir is a male figure skater and a medal hopeful for the United States.  At what age did he start skating?

 

7. Speed skating is based on exactly that, speed.  This US athlete won the first gold medal of the games.

 

8. Curling is a sport that involves pushing a 42 lb granite stone down the ice with a broom.  This sport started in 16th century in what country? (hint click on curling)

 

9. Bobsledding is a popular Olympic sport that can be done with 2 or 4 people.  What is the fastest speed a bobsled reaches on a track?

 

10. Ski jumping is an entertaining sport that involves speed and creativity. How long is the jumper in the air?  

 

 

Before you hand this in, make sure you have answered ALL questions and mark on the bottom of you answer sheet your favorite Winter Olympic Sport!