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Winter Olympics quiz
28 questions with answers · Updated
How well do you know the Winter Olympics? You'll be tested on cross-country skiing, biathlon, figure skating and alpine racing – with an explained answer and a source for each. Want more? See our full Olympics quiz or switch seasons and try the Summer Olympics.
Did you know Charlotte Kalla won Sweden's first gold of Pyeongchang 2018 in the skiathlon, and that Norway's Marit Bjørgen is the most decorated Winter Olympian of all time with 15 Olympic medals? We've also got questions on Swedish ice hockey at the Games – dive into Tre Kronor when you're done.
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Easy Winter Olympics questions
A good place to start – fun for the whole group.
1. Which Swedish skier won Olympic gold in the women's skiathlon (7.5 km + 7.5 km) at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics?
- A. Marit Bjørgen
- B. Charlotte Kalla
- C. Krista Pärmäkoski
Correct answer: Charlotte Kalla
Charlotte Kalla won Olympic gold in the skiathlon on February 10, 2018, securing Sweden’s first gold medal in Pyeongchang. Marit Bjørgen won silver and Krista Pärmäkoski bronze. (Source)
2. How many gold medals did Therese Johaug win in cross-country skiing at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?
- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
Correct answer: 3
Therese Johaug won three gold medals in Beijing 2022: the skiathlon, the 10 km classic, and the 30 km mass start freestyle. It was her first and only Olympics as an individual gold medalist. (Source)
3. Who won the women's classic sprint at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang?
- A. Stina Nilsson
- B. Maiken Caspersen Falla
- C. Jonna Sundling
Correct answer: Stina Nilsson
Stina Nilsson won Olympic gold in the classic sprint on February 13, 2018, with a time of 3:03.8, more than three seconds ahead of Maiken Caspersen Falla. (Source)
4. Who won the Olympic gold medal in the women's freestyle sprint at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?
- A. Maja Dahlqvist
- B. Jonna Sundling
- C. Jessie Diggins
Correct answer: Jonna Sundling
Jonna Sundling won the freestyle sprint final on February 8, 2022, with a time of 3:09.68. Maja Dahlqvist took silver and Jessie Diggins bronze, a Swedish one-two finish. (Source)
5. Who won the men's 30 km skiathlon at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics?
- A. Marcus Hellner
- B. Petter Northug
- C. Dario Cologna
Correct answer: Marcus Hellner
Marcus Hellner made his Olympic debut in Vancouver in 2010 and won the 30 km skiathlon after a strong sprint to the finish line. It marked the beginning of a brilliant career. (Source)
6. In which event did Charlotte Kalla win her first Olympic gold medal in Vancouver 2010?
- A. 10 km freestyle
- B. 15 km skiathlon
- C. Classic sprint
Correct answer: 10 km freestyle
Charlotte Kalla won the 10 km freestyle in Vancouver 2010 with a time of 24:58.4, delivering one of Sweden’s most memorable Olympic performances. (Source)
Cross-country skiing at the Olympics
From Kalla and Bjørgen to classic skiathlon duels.
1. Which Swedish skier won Olympic gold in the women's skiathlon (7.5 km + 7.5 km) at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics?
- A. Marit Bjørgen
- B. Charlotte Kalla
- C. Krista Pärmäkoski
Correct answer: Charlotte Kalla
Charlotte Kalla won Olympic gold in the skiathlon on February 10, 2018, securing Sweden’s first gold medal in Pyeongchang. Marit Bjørgen won silver and Krista Pärmäkoski bronze. (Source)
2. How many Olympic medals did Marit Bjørgen win during her career (a Winter Olympics record)?
- A. 13
- B. 15
- C. 17
Correct answer: 15
Marit Bjørgen ended her career with a total of 15 Olympic medals (8 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze), making her the most decorated Winter Olympian. (Source)
3. How many gold medals did Therese Johaug win in cross-country skiing at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?
- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
Correct answer: 3
Therese Johaug won three gold medals in Beijing 2022: the skiathlon, the 10 km classic, and the 30 km mass start freestyle. It was her first and only Olympics as an individual gold medalist. (Source)
4. Who won the women's classic sprint at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang?
- A. Stina Nilsson
- B. Maiken Caspersen Falla
- C. Jonna Sundling
Correct answer: Stina Nilsson
Stina Nilsson won Olympic gold in the classic sprint on February 13, 2018, with a time of 3:03.8, more than three seconds ahead of Maiken Caspersen Falla. (Source)
5. Who won the Olympic gold medal in the women's freestyle sprint at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?
- A. Maja Dahlqvist
- B. Jonna Sundling
- C. Jessie Diggins
Correct answer: Jonna Sundling
Jonna Sundling won the freestyle sprint final on February 8, 2022, with a time of 3:09.68. Maja Dahlqvist took silver and Jessie Diggins bronze, a Swedish one-two finish. (Source)
6. Who won the men's 50 km mass start freestyle at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?
- A. Iivo Niskanen
- B. Alexander Bolshunov
- C. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo
Correct answer: Alexander Bolshunov
Alexander Bolshunov won the men's mass start freestyle at Beijing 2022. The race was shortened to about 28.4 km because of the weather conditions. (Source)
7. Who won the Olympic gold medal in the men's 15 km classic at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?
- A. Alexander Bolshunov
- B. Iivo Niskanen
- C. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo
Correct answer: Iivo Niskanen
Iivo Niskanen of Finland won the 15 km classic at the 2022 Olympics, his second individual Olympic gold medal. He also won the 50 km classic gold in Pyeongchang in 2018. (Source)
8. Who won the men's 30 km skiathlon at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics?
- A. Marcus Hellner
- B. Petter Northug
- C. Dario Cologna
Correct answer: Marcus Hellner
Marcus Hellner made his Olympic debut in Vancouver in 2010 and won the 30 km skiathlon after a strong sprint to the finish line. It marked the beginning of a brilliant career. (Source)
Medium questions for winter fans
Biathlon, figure skating and alpine racing in the mix.
1. How many Olympic medals did Marit Bjørgen win during her career (a Winter Olympics record)?
- A. 13
- B. 15
- C. 17
Correct answer: 15
Marit Bjørgen ended her career with a total of 15 Olympic medals (8 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze), making her the most decorated Winter Olympian. (Source)
2. Who won the men's 50 km mass start freestyle at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?
- A. Iivo Niskanen
- B. Alexander Bolshunov
- C. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo
Correct answer: Alexander Bolshunov
Alexander Bolshunov won the men's mass start freestyle at Beijing 2022. The race was shortened to about 28.4 km because of the weather conditions. (Source)
3. Who won the Olympic gold medal in the men's 15 km classic at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?
- A. Alexander Bolshunov
- B. Iivo Niskanen
- C. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo
Correct answer: Iivo Niskanen
Iivo Niskanen of Finland won the 15 km classic at the 2022 Olympics, his second individual Olympic gold medal. He also won the 50 km classic gold in Pyeongchang in 2018. (Source)
4. Which country won the men's 4x10 km relay at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi?
- A. Norway
- B. Sweden
- C. Russia
Correct answer: Sweden
Sweden, with Lars Nelson, Daniel Richardsson, Johan Olsson, and Marcus Hellner, defended their Olympic gold medal from Vancouver and won by a margin of over 27 seconds ahead of Russia. (Source)
5. Who skied the final leg when Sweden won the women's 4x5 km relay at Sochi 2014?
- A. Charlotte Kalla
- B. Anna Haag
- C. Ida Ingemarsdotter
Correct answer: Charlotte Kalla
Charlotte Kalla skied the fourth leg and made up a deficit of about 25 seconds to Finland and Germany, securing Sweden's first Olympic gold in the women's relay since 1960. (Source)
6. Who won the men's 50 km classic at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics?
- A. Alexander Bolshunov
- B. Iivo Niskanen
- C. Dario Cologna
Correct answer: Iivo Niskanen
Iivo Niskanen won Finland's first Olympic gold medal at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in the men's 50 km classic with a time of 2:08:22.1, a full 18.7 seconds ahead of Alexander Bolshunov. (Source)
7. Why did Therese Johaug miss the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics?
- A. Injury
- B. Doping suspension
- C. Parental leave
Correct answer: Doping suspension
Johaug tested positive for clostebol via a lip balm in 2016 and, following a CAS ruling, received an 18-month suspension that didn't expire until April 2018, too late for the Pyeongchang Olympics. (Source)
8. Who was the first Swedish woman to win three Olympic gold medals in cross-country skiing?
- A. Charlotte Kalla
- B. Stina Nilsson
- C. Anna Haag
Correct answer: Charlotte Kalla
With her gold medal in the skiathlon at Pyeongchang 2018, Charlotte Kalla became the first Swedish woman to win three Olympic gold medals in any winter sport. She previously won the 10 km in Vancouver 2010 and the relay in Sochi 2014. (Source)
Really hard Olympics questions
Only for the most dedicated winter-sports buffs.
1. Which Swedish legend won four Olympic gold medals in cross-country skiing in the 1950s and 1960s?
- A. Sixten Jernberg
- B. Gunde Svan
- C. Thomas Wassberg
Correct answer: Sixten Jernberg
Sixten Jernberg from Lima won a total of nine Olympic medals (4 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze) between 1956 and 1964, a record that stood for 28 years. (Source)
2. How many Olympic gold medals did Bjørn Dæhlie win?
- A. 6
- B. 8
- C. 10
Correct answer: 8
Bjørn Dæhlie won 8 Olympic gold medals and 4 silver medals across three Olympic Games (Albertville 1992, Lillehammer 1994, and Nagano 1998), for a total of 12 medals. (Source)
3. Which Swedish woman won two individual Olympic gold medals in cross-country skiing at the 1968 Grenoble Games?
- A. Toini Gustafsson
- B. Britt Strandberg
- C. Barbro Martinsson
Correct answer: Toini Gustafsson
Toini Gustafsson, born in Finland but a Swedish citizen, won both the 5 km and 10 km events at the 1968 Olympics and also took silver in the relay. She dominated women’s cross-country skiing in Grenoble. (Source)
4. Which leg of the relay did Marcus Hellner ski when Sweden won the men's 4x10 km at Sochi 2014?
- A. First
- B. Third
- C. Fourth
Correct answer: Fourth
Hellner skied the final leg and sprinted across the finish line with the Swedish flag in his hand after Sweden had led throughout all four legs. The team consisted of Lars Nelson, Daniel Richardsson, Johan Olsson, and Hellner. (Source)
5. Name Swedish Olympic medalists in cross-country skiing.
Correct answer:
Examples: Charlotte Kalla, Gunde Svan, Thomas Wassberg, Torgny Mogren, Per Elofsson, Marcus Hellner, Anna Haag. (Source)
6. Name male cross-country skiers with Olympic medals.
Correct answer:
Examples: Bjorn Daehlie, Thomas Alsgaard, Petter Northug, Johannes Hosflot Klaebo, Gunde Svan, Thomas Wassberg, Mika Myllylae. (Source)
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