The 2026 Winter Olympic games have started and are sure to write dramatic stories once again. In this Quiz on Winter Olympic games , we take a look at athletes who will be remembered forever. In biathlon in particular, there is one name that has dominated the cross-country ski trail and the shooting range for decades, amassing an incredible collection of 13 medals. This exceptional Norwegian athlete is still the most successful male competitor in history, as he combined strength, precision and almost superhuman discipline. You probably know this king of winter sports, don’t you?
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The world’s ski jumps have seen many heroes, but only one ski jumper has managed to win double gold on the normal and large hill at two completely different Olympic Games. This feat requires a mental strength that few possess, as the pressure at the Winter Olympic games is immense. With his distinctive flying style and likeable manner, he flew into the hearts of the fans and secured himself a place in the history books. Surely you know the Swiss man who achieved this.
Another milestone in the history of ski jumping is the technical revolution that changed the sport forever, and an athlete from Germany is right at the center of this change. He achieved the rare miracle of winning Olympic gold in both the old parallel style and years later in the modern V-style, proving his extraordinary adaptability. As the sporting world evolved, he remained at the forefront, showing that true champions can master any style.
In cross-country skiing, the supreme discipline of endurance, a magical barrier was broken when a power athlete from Norway became the first man ever to reach the eight gold medal mark. His dominance in the 1990s was so absolute that he was considered the hunted at almost every start and yet he was usually the first to cross the finish line. The Winter Olympic Games were his stage, where he became a national idol thanks to his unbridled will and perfect technique. You’re sure to notice his name if you study the four possible answers carefully.
Are you the ultimate fan of the Winter Olympic Games? Prove it to us and answer all the questions in the Olympic quiz. Here we go!
13. February 26, 11:00 – Isabell Slisz
