Winter Olympics 2026 in Milano-Cortina – quiz and questions

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The 2026 Winter Olympics took place in Milano-Cortina in February 2026 – Italy's first Winter Games since Turin 2006, where Norway won a record haul of golds. Test your knowledge of the Games with questions on cross-country skiing, biathlon, figure skating and hockey – every answer comes with an explanation and a source.

Sweden has historically had medal chances in almost every discipline, from the ski tracks to the alpine slopes. Did you know Tre Kronor last won Olympic gold in Italy, when Nicklas Lidström scored the decisive goal in the final against Finland in Turin 2006? Try more Olympics questions and take on our toughest hockey questions.

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Easy questions on the Winter Olympics

Easy6 questions with answers

A perfect warm-up 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)

Harder Winter Olympics questions

Medium6 questions with answers

This needs real knowledge of medallists, records and historic moments.

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)

Figure skating classics

6 questions with answers

Figure skating is one of the most beloved Winter Games disciplines – test your knowledge of the stars of the ice.

1. Which Swedish figure skater won three consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's singles between 1920 and 1928?
- A. Gillis Grafström
- B. Ulrich Salchow
- C. Per Thorén
Correct answer: Gillis Grafström
Gillis Grafström won Olympic gold in Antwerp in 1920, Chamonix in 1924, and St. Moritz in 1928, as well as silver in 1932. (Source)
2. Which Norwegian figure skater won three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the women's singles in 1928, 1932, and 1936?
- A. Sonja Henie
- B. Cecilia Colledge
- C. Vivi-Anne Hultén
Correct answer: Sonja Henie
Sonja Henie won three consecutive Olympic gold medals starting at age 15, and her record in the women's singles has yet to be broken. (Source)
3. Which Japanese skater won Olympic gold in figure skating at both Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018?
- A. Yuzuru Hanyu
- B. Shoma Uno
- C. Daisuke Takahashi
Correct answer: Yuzuru Hanyu
Yuzuru Hanyu became the first man since Dick Button in 1952 to defend an Olympic gold medal in figure skating. He competed in Pyeongchang with an injured ankle ligament. (Source)
4. Which American won the men's figure skating gold medal in Beijing 2022 after a free skate featuring five quadruple jumps?
- A. Nathan Chen
- B. Jason Brown
- C. Vincent Zhou
Correct answer: Nathan Chen
Nathan Chen won Olympic gold in Beijing 2022 with a total score of 332.60 points after landing five clean quadruple jumps in the free skate, including a quad lutz. (Source)
5. Which South Korean figure skater set a world record and won Olympic gold at Vancouver 2010?
- A. Yuna Kim
- B. Mao Asada
- C. Joannie Rochette
Correct answer: Yuna Kim
Yuna Kim skated to a world record score of 228.56 points in Vancouver 2010 and became the first female skater to score over 220 points. (Source)
6. Which 15-year-old Russian won the Olympic gold medal in women's singles at Pyeongchang 2018?
- A. Alina Zagitova
- B. Evgenia Medvedeva
- C. Anna Pogorilaya
Correct answer: Alina Zagitova
Alina Zagitova won with 239.57 points at age 15, the second-youngest women's champion ever after Tara Lipinski. (Source)

FAQ

Where were the 2026 Winter Olympics held?

The Games were hosted in Milano-Cortina, Italy, in February 2026. They were Italy's first Winter Games since Turin 2006.

When did Sweden last win Olympic gold in men's ice hockey?

In Turin 2006, when Tre Kronor beat Finland 3–2 in the final after a decisive goal by Nicklas Lidström early in the third period.

What are Sweden's strongest Winter Olympic disciplines?

Historically Sweden has succeeded in cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, biathlon and ice hockey – disciplines where Swedish athletes have won several Olympic golds over the years.

Who was the first Swedish woman to win Olympic gold in biathlon?

Anna Carin Olofsson, who won the very first women's Olympic mass start in Turin 2006.

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