26 Winter Olympics Host Cities Quiz

[D] Chamonix, France | The 1924 Winter Olympics, officially known as the I Olympic Winter Games, took place in Chamonix, France, from January 25 to February 5, 1924. Initially referred to as the "International Winter Sports Week," the event was later recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the first Winter Olympic Games. The games included 16 events in six different sports such as alpine skiing, figure skating, and ice hockey. Athletes from 16 nations participated, making it a truly international sporting event. The 1924 Winter Olympics were a historic moment, laying the foundation for the future of winter sports competitions.

[C] St. Moritz, Switzerland | The II Olympic Winter Games were held in St. Moritz, Switzerland, from February 11 to 19, 1928. This edition of the Winter Olympics featured 14 events across four sports, with 464 athletes from 25 nations. The games were marked by the introduction of new events such as the 10,000-meter speed skating race and the 4-man bobsleigh. St. Moritz's second time hosting the Winter Olympics (the first was in 1928) made it the first city to host the games more than once.

[A] Lake Placid, United States | The III Olympic Winter Games took place in Lake Placid, New York, United States, from February 4 to 15, 1932. With 17 events in 4 sports, the Lake Placid Olympics saw the participation of 252 athletes from 17 countries. This was the first time the Winter Olympics were held outside Europe, and it also marked the introduction of the ski jump event to the Olympic program.

[C] Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany | The IV Olympic Winter Games were held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, from February 6 to 16, 1936. The games included 17 events in four sports, with 669 athletes from 28 nations. The 1936 Winter Olympics were notable for the political climate of the time, as they occurred during the Nazi regime in Germany. Despite this, the games were a significant event, with the participation of a record number of nations.

[A] Sapporo, Japan | The 1940 Winter Olympics, which would have been officially known as the V Olympic Winter Games, were originally scheduled to take place in Sapporo, Japan, but the Games were eventually cancelled due to the onset of World War II. Sapporo was selected to be the host of the fifth edition Winter Olympics scheduled for February 3-12, 1940, but Japan gave the Games back to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in July 1938, after the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1937. Sapporo subsequently hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics.

[B] Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy | The 1944 Winter Olympics, officially known as the V Olympic Winter Games after the cancellation of 1940 Winter Olympics, were a planned international multi-sport event scheduled to have been held in February 1944 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. The games were canceled because of World War II alongside the 1944 Summer Olympics in London, Great Britain, and were the fourth games to be canceled due to war. Cortina d'Ampezzo eventually hosted the 1956 Winter Olympic Games.

[D] St. Moritz, Switzerland | The V Olympic Winter Games returned to St. Moritz, Switzerland, from January 30 to February 8, 1948. After the cancellation of the 1940 and 1944 Winter Olympics due to World War II, the 1948 games were a celebration of peace and international cooperation. The event featured 22 events in 4 sports, with 669 athletes from 28 nations. The 1948 Winter Olympics marked a resurgence of the Olympic spirit after the war. | These are just a few examples of how to format the questions and provide brief descriptions for other Winter Olympic Games. If you need more, feel free to ask!

[C] Oslo, Norway | The VI Olympic Winter Games were held in Oslo, Norway, from February 14 to 25, 1952. The games featured 22 events in four sports, with 694 athletes from 30 nations. Oslo became the second city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics, having previously hosted the Summer Games in 1952. The 1952 Winter Olympics were notable for the introduction of women's alpine skiing events.

[A] Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy | The VII Olympic Winter Games took place in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, from January 26 to February 5, 1956. With 24 events in four sports, the games saw the participation of 821 athletes from 32 nations. The 1956 Winter Olympics were the first to be held in a year that was not a multiple of four, breaking the tradition of holding the Olympics every four years.

[B] Squaw Valley, United States | The VIII Olympic Winter Games were held in Squaw Valley, California, United States, from February 18 to 28, 1960. The games included 27 events in four sports, with 665 athletes from 30 nations. Squaw Valley was a relatively unknown resort before being selected to host the Olympics, and the games helped to put it on the map as a premier winter sports destination.

[C] Innsbruck, Austria | The IX Olympic Winter Games took place in Innsbruck, Austria, from January 29 to February 9, 1964. The games featured 34 events in six sports, with 951 athletes from 36 nations. Innsbruck was originally scheduled to host the 1941 Winter Olympics, which were canceled due to World War II. The 1964 Winter Olympics were the first to be broadcast on television in color. | These are just a few more examples of how to format the questions and provide brief descriptions for other Winter Olympic Games. If you need information on more Winter Olympics, feel free to ask!

[A] Grenoble, France | The X Olympic Winter Games were held in Grenoble, France, from February 6 to 18, 1968. The games included 35 events in six sports, with 1158 athletes from 37 nations. Grenoble was chosen to host the Winter Olympics to celebrate the centennial of the city's winter sports club. The 1968 Winter Olympics were also notable for the introduction of the giant slalom event in alpine skiing.

[B] Sapporo, Japan | The XI Olympic Winter Games were held in Sapporo, Japan, from February 3 to 13, 1972. The games featured 35 events in six sports, with 1006 athletes from 35 nations. Sapporo was the first Asian city to host the Winter Olympics, and the games were notable for the introduction of the women's ice hockey event. The 1972 Winter Olympics also saw the debut of the snowboarding event, although it was not an official medal event at the time.

[C] Innsbruck, Austria | The XII Olympic Winter Games returned to Innsbruck, Austria, from February 4 to 15, 1976. The games included 37 events in six sports, with 1123 athletes from 37 nations. Innsbruck was selected to host the Winter Olympics again after the original host, Denver, Colorado, voted against financing the games. The 1976 Winter Olympics were marked by the introduction of the ski jumping event for women, although it was a demonstration event and not for official medals.

[A] Lake Placid, United States | The XIII Olympic Winter Games were held in Lake Placid, New York, United States, from February 13 to 24, 1980. The games included 38 events in six sports, with 1072 athletes from 37 nations. The 1980 Winter Olympics are remembered for the "Miracle on Ice," where the United States' ice hockey team, composed of amateur and collegiate players, defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union team and went on to win the gold medal. | These descriptions provide a snapshot of the Winter Olympic Games from 1968 to 1980. If you need more information or details on other Winter Olympics, just let me know!

[C] Sarajevo, Yugoslavia | The XIV Olympic Winter Games were held in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, from February 8 to 19, 1984. The games included 39 events in six sports, with 1272 athletes from 49 nations. Sarajevo was the first socialist country to host the Winter Olympics. The 1984 Winter Olympics were also notable for the introduction of new events such as the super-G in alpine skiing and the speed skating events for women.

[B] Calgary, Canada | The XV Olympic Winter Games were held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from February 13 to 28, 1988. The games included 46 events in seven sports, with 1423 athletes from 57 nations. Calgary was the first Canadian city to host the Winter Olympics. The 1988 Winter Olympics were marked by the introduction of freestyle skiing and short track speed skating as official events.

[D] Albertville, France | The XVI Olympic Winter Games were held in Albertville, France, from February 8 to 23, 1992. The games included 57 events in 12 sports, with 1801 athletes from 64 nations. Albertville was the smallest city to host the Winter Olympics. The 1992 Winter Olympics were notable for the introduction of women's Nordic combined and the debut of luge as a women's event.

[B] Lillehammer, Norway | The XVII Olympic Winter Games were held in Lillehammer, Norway, from February 12 to 27, 1994. The games included 61 events in 12 sports, with 1737 athletes from 67 nations. Lillehammer was the second city to host the Winter Olympics in a year that was not a multiple of four, following the tradition broken in 1956. The 1994 Winter Olympics were also notable for the introduction of team events in figure skating and the debut of aerials in freestyle skiing.

[A] Nagano, Japan | The XVIII Olympic Winter Games were held in Nagano, Japan, from February 7 to 22, 1998. The games included 72 events in 15 sports, with 2176 athletes from 72 nations. Nagano was the second Asian city to host the Winter Olympics. The 1998 Winter Olympics were notable for the introduction of new events such as snowboarding, ice climbing, and the addition of women's ice hockey to the Olympic program. | These descriptions provide a snapshot of the Winter Olympic Games from 1984 to 1998. If you need more information or details on other Winter Olympics, just let me know!

[C] Salt Lake City, United States | The XIX Olympic Winter Games were held in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, from February 8 to 24, 2002. The games included 78 events in 15 sports, with 2399 athletes from 77 nations. The 2002 Winter Olympics were notable for the introduction of the parallel giant slalom in alpine skiing and the debut of skeleton as an Olympic event. The games also faced controversy due to a judging scandal in figure skating.

[D] Turin, Italy | The XX Olympic Winter Games were held in Turin, Italy, from February 10 to 26, 2006. The games included 84 events in 15 sports, with 2508 athletes from 80 nations. Turin became the second Italian city to host the Winter Olympics. The 2006 Winter Olympics were notable for the introduction of the team pursuit event in speed skating and the debut of snowboard cross as an Olympic event.

[A] Vancouver, Canada | The XXI Olympic Winter Games were held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from February 12 to 28, 2010. The games included 86 events in 15 sports, with 2566 athletes from 82 nations. Vancouver was the third Canadian city to host the Winter Olympics. The 2010 Winter Olympics were notable for the introduction of ski cross and the debut of women's ski jumping as an Olympic event.

[B] Sochi, Russia | The XXII Olympic Winter Games were held in Sochi, Russia, from February 7 to 23, 2014. The games included 98 events in 15 sports, with 2873 athletes from 88 nations. Sochi was the first Russian city to host the Winter Olympics. The 2014 Winter Olympics were notable for the introduction of new events such as slopestyle skiing and snowboarding, and the debut of figure skating team events.

[C] Pyeongchang, South Korea | The XXIII Olympic Winter Games were held in Pyeongchang, South Korea, from February 9 to 25, 2018. The games included 102 events in 15 sports, with 2922 athletes from 92 nations. Pyeongchang was the first South Korean city to host the Winter Olympics. The 2018 Winter Olympics were notable for the introduction of big air snowboarding, mass start speed skating, and the debut of mixed doubles curling as an Olympic event. | These descriptions provide a snapshot of the Winter Olympic Games from 2002 to 2018. If you need more information or details on other Winter Olympics, just let me know!

[A] Beijing, China | The XXIV Olympic Winter Games were held in Beijing, China, from February 4 to 20, 2022. The games included 109 events across 15 sports, with 2877 athletes from 91 nations. Beijing became the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, having previously hosted the Summer Olympics in 2008. The 2022 Winter Olympics were notable for the introduction of new events such as freestyle skiing big air (men's and women's), monobob in bobsleigh, and the debut of mixed team relay in short track speed skating.