The Ultimate Olympic Games (USA) Trivia - 2
Can you answer all these questions about Olympic Games (USA)?
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the name of the athlete who won the Silver medal in the 30 km Cross-Country Ski event in 1976 at the Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck, becoming the first American to win an Olympic medal in Nordic skiing?
- A.
Greg Jones
- B.
Bill Koch
- C.
Peter Mueller
- D.
Dan Immerfall
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B. Bill KochExplanation
Bill Koch is the correct answer because he was the athlete who won the Silver medal in the 30 km Cross-Country Ski event in 1976 at the Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck. He made history by becoming the first American to win an Olympic medal in Nordic skiing.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the name of the female athlete who won a Bronze medal for Ice Dancing with her partner James Millns at the 1976 Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck?
- A.
Tai Babilonia
- B.
Alice Cook
- C.
Wendy Burge
- D.
Colleen O'Connor
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D. Colleen O'ConnorExplanation
Colleen O'Connor is the correct answer because she is the female athlete who won a Bronze medal for Ice Dancing with her partner James Millns at the 1976 Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In what sport did Linda Fratianne win a Silver medal at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid?
- A.
Speed Skating
- B.
Figure Skating
- C.
Cross-Country Skiing
- D.
Alpine Skiing
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B. Figure SkatingExplanation
Linda Fratianne won a Silver medal at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid in Figure Skating.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the name of the athlete, who was the first American male to win an Olympic gold medal in Alpine Skiing, winning the Downhill at the 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo?
- A.
Phil Mahre
- B.
Josh Thompson
- C.
Steve Mahre
- D.
Bill Johnson
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D. Bill JohnsonExplanation
Bill Johnson is the correct answer because he was the first American male to win an Olympic gold medal in Alpine Skiing, specifically in the Downhill event at the 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In what event did Rosalynn Sumners win a Silver medal at the 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo?
- A.
Christin Cooper
- B.
Tamara McKinney
- C.
Cindy Nelson
- D.
Figure Skating
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D. Figure SkatingExplanation
Rosalynn Sumners won a Silver medal in Figure Skating at the 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the name of the athlete who was the first Gold medalist from the U.S. in women's Alpine Skiing in 12 years, winning the Giant Slalom at the 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia?
- A.
Debbie Armstrong
- B.
Maria Maricich
- C.
Tamara McKinney
- D.
Holly Flanders
Correct Answer
A. Debbie ArmstrongExplanation
Debbie Armstrong is the correct answer because she was the first Gold medalist from the U.S. in women's Alpine Skiing in 12 years. She won the Giant Slalom at the 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the name of the athlete who won a Silver medal for Figure Skating Pairs, with her brother at the 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo?
- A.
Tiffany Chin
- B.
Lee Ann Miller
- C.
Kitty Carruthers
- D.
Elaine Zayak
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C. Kitty CarruthersExplanation
Kitty Carruthers is the correct answer because she won a Silver medal for Figure Skating Pairs with her brother at the 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the name of the female athlete who won the Bronze medal for Ladies' Singles Figure Skating at the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary, Canada?
- A.
Jill Trenary
- B.
Debi Thomas
- C.
Suzanne Semanick
- D.
Gilliam Wachsman
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B. Debi ThomasExplanation
Debi Thomas is the correct answer because she won the Bronze medal for Ladies' Singles Figure Skating at the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary, Canada.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In what event did Bonny Warner, a commercial airline pilot, compete in at the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary?
- A.
Figure Skating
- B.
Alpine Skiing
- C.
Luge
- D.
Speed Skating
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C. LugeExplanation
Bonny Warner, a commercial airline pilot, competed in the Luge event at the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary. Luge is a winter sport where athletes slide down a track on a small sled, feet first. It requires a combination of speed, skill, and precision to navigate the track successfully. Despite her background as a pilot, Warner chose to compete in the Luge event and represented her country at the Olympic Games.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the name of the female athlete who won two Gold Medals, for the 500 and 1000 meters Speedskating, at the 1992 Winter Olympic Games in Albertville, France?
- A.
Kristen Talbot
- B.
Michelle Kline
- C.
Peggy Clasen
- D.
Bonny Blair
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D. Bonny BlairExplanation
Bonny Blair is the correct answer because she is the female athlete who won two Gold Medals for the 500 and 1000 meters Speedskating at the 1992 Winter Olympic Games in Albertville, France.Rate this question:
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- 11.
In what event did Donna Weinbrecht win a Gold medal at the 1992 Winter Olympic Games in Albertville, France?
- A.
Ice Hockey
- B.
Freestyle Skiing
- C.
Bobsled
- D.
Figure Skating
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B. Freestyle SkiingExplanation
Donna Weinbrecht won a Gold medal at the 1992 Winter Olympic Games in Albertville, France in the event of Freestyle Skiing.Rate this question:
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- 12.
In what event did Hilary Lindh win the Silver medal at the 1992 Winter Olympic Games in Albertville, France?
- A.
Luge
- B.
Ice Dancing
- C.
Speed Skating
- D.
Alpine Skiing
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D. Alpine SkiingExplanation
Hilary Lindh won the Silver medal at the 1992 Winter Olympic Games in Albertville, France in Alpine Skiing.Rate this question:
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- 13.
In what sport did Diann Roffe with a Gold medal at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer?
- A.
Cross Country Skiing
- B.
Luge
- C.
Alpine Skiing
- D.
Figure Skating
Correct Answer
C. Alpine SkiingExplanation
Diann Roffe won a Gold medal at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer in Alpine Skiing.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is the name of the athlete who won a Gold medal for Alpine Skiing, Downhill, and a Silver Medal for Alpine Skiing, Super-G at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway?
- A.
Matt Grosjean
- B.
Tommy Moe
- C.
Chad Fleischer
- D.
Jeremy Nobis
Correct Answer
B. Tommy MoeExplanation
Tommy Moe is the correct answer because he won a Gold medal for Alpine Skiing, Downhill, and a Silver Medal for Alpine Skiing, Super-G at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway.Rate this question:
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- 15.
In what sport did David Reid win a Gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta?
- A.
Track
- B.
Boxing
- C.
Gymnastics
- D.
Swimming
Correct Answer
B. BoxingExplanation
David Reid won a Gold medal in Boxing at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta.Rate this question:
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