General Olympics

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  1. 2. The bobsled team from this country became a world favourite in 1988 in Calgary, even inspiring a Disney classic movie starring John Candy.
  2. 4. Australian swimmer who won three gold medals at his home Olympics in 2000.(Surname)
  3. 8. The young U.S. hockey team upset the powerhouse Soviet Union team at Lake Placid was known as _____ on ice.
  4. 10. American figure skater who became the youngest individual Olympic champion at the time, at age 15 in 1998(Surname)
  5. 12. Canadian Sweetheart Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue are Olympic Champions in what skill?
  6. 13. Canadian Women's Hockey players known as “Captain Clutch”(Surname)
  7. 15. The Olympics symbol has how many rings?
  8. 16. In 2016, at sixteen this Canadian swimmer won four medals; one gold, one silver and two bronze, and has become one of Canada's most promising Olympians(Surname)
  9. 18. American swimmer who won an unprecedented eight gold medals at one Olympic Games in 2008.(Surname)
  10. 21. The city whose Summer Games marked the return of breakdancing to the Olympic programme for its Olympic debut.
  11. 22. British tennis player who won the men's singles gold medal on Centre Court in 2012(Surname)
  12. 24. This Canadian Mogul’s superstar was the first Canadian athlete to win a gold medal on Canadian soil.(Surname)
  13. 26. American short-track speed skater who won two medals at his home Games in 2002.(Surname)
  14. 28. Jamaican sprinter who won the 100m in a then-world-record 9.69 seconds in 2008.(Surname)
  15. 29. American gymnast who famously competed on an injured ankle during the women's team final in 1996.(Surname)
  16. 30. In 1976 this American would be reality husband landed a new decathlon world record.(Surname)
  17. 32. In 1992 the USA brought together the “____ Team” for Basketball. Including players such as Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Magic Johnson, and Charles Barkley
  18. 34. American snowboarder who won the men's halfpipe in the sport's first Olympic appearance at the 2006 Games.(Surname)
  19. 35. In 1968 During the national anthem, sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos bowed their heads and raised their fists in the Black ___ salute. Their protest is one of the most iconic sports moments of all time.
  20. 36. In 1994 this figure skater had someone attack Nancy Kerrigan on her behalf.(Surname)
  21. 38. This Canadian figure skater’s mother suddenly passed away at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games. She went on to win the bronze medal just days later.(Surname)
  22. 39. In 1996 this Canadian track star won the men’s 100m gold, setting a new world record in the process.(Surname)
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  1. 1. Nadia _______ of Romania became the first Olympian to nail a perfect 10 gymnastics score, on the uneven bars
  2. 3. This Canadian Women’s Olympian is known for being a gold medalist in both Winter and Summer Olympics.(Surname)
  3. 5. In Calgary 1988, a poor Englishman entered the Ski Jumping competition and finished last in every event. His courage and determination inspired the movie Eddie the ____.
  4. 6. American snowboarder who won the women's halfpipe at age 17 in 2018 and is currently dating NFL star Miles Garrett.(Surname)
  5. 7. This Canadian Women's hockey captain in 2002 is best known for asking if the USA hockey team wants her to sign their Canadian Flag(Surname)
  6. 9. This prolific boxer lit the Olympic Torch in Atlanta in 1996, making it one of the most emotional moments in Olympics history.(Surname)
  7. 11. This Canadian Figure Skating team composed of Jamie Sale and David _____ was caught up in a judging scandal involving a Russian judge in 2002.(Surname)
  8. 14. In 2010 Vancouver, this Team Canada Hockey Captain scored the “Golden Goal”(Surname)
  9. 17. Sport that made its Olympic debut there with giant slalom and halfpipe events in 1998.
  10. 19. In 1988, Male figure skaters Boitano and Orser were pitted against each other in what was called “ The Battle of the_____”
  11. 20. American gymnast who is one of the most decorated Olympians in the USA and stands at 4’8”(Surname)
  12. 22. This Canadian Olympian is known for winning Gold in Skeleton in Vancouver 2010. He is now the host of The Amazing Race Canada.(Surname)
  13. 23. American alpine skier who won the women's downhill gold medal in 2010 Vancouver and tore her ACL in 2026(Surname)
  14. 25. Serbian tennis star who won his first Olympic singles gold medal in 2024.(Surname)
  15. 27. During the 2012 summer Olympics in London, this figure skydived into the stadium at the delight of everyone watching.
  16. 31. After decades of Olympic gymnastics dominated by Eastern European nations, this female gymnast took home a gold medal at the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Games and became the first American, male or female, to do so.(Surname)
  17. 33. American sprinter who won both the 200m and 400m in 2016, becoming the first man to accomplish that Olympic sprint double. Famously wore custom lightweight gold-colored Nike spikes(Surname)
  18. 37. Jayne Torvill and Christopher ____ earned the gold medal and perfect scores from every judge for their performance of Ravel’s “Bolero.” in 1984.(Surname)