Quiz by Josee Gibson
Illustrations by Breanna Burba
The 2026 Winter Olympics are here, and this year they are held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an Olympian? Maybe you’d like to have the elegance of a figure skater, or you always thought snowboarding might be your secret talent. Regardless of whatever winter sport you’re interested in, this nine question quiz will tell you which one most aligns with your tastes and personality!
Results
Like bobsledders, you have the drive and competitive nature needed to excel on your own, but you realize the value of teamwork, too. Most bobsledders are equivalent in speed and strength to an NFL running back. Some notable Team USA athletes in this sport include Steven Holcomb, Elana Meyers Taylor, Kaillie Humphries and Vonetta Flowers.
You probably like to listen to classical music for fun. In other words, that just means you’re an intellectual. Figure skating is one of the most difficult Olympic sports, requiring years of discipline, incredible balance and extreme skill on the ice. Some notable Team USA athletes in this sport include Tara Lipinski, Michelle Kwan, Nathan Chen and Dorothy Hamill.
You’re an adventurous and ambitious person, and your major is probably something outdoorsy like environmental science. That’s a good thing, though, because snowboarding requires someone who’s not afraid of heights, airtime or taking on dangerous mountains. Some notable Team USA athletes in this sport include Shaun White, Chloe Kim, Jamie Anderson and Lindsey Jacobellis.
You broke a bone as a child, didn’t you? Hockey players are often known as rambunctious and intense, but they also need focus to combine a wide set of skills, including skating, puck-handling, speed and balance. This sport has always been popular in Canada, but it’s starting to become the new craze in America, too. Some notable Team USA athletes in this sport include Jim Craig, Hilary Knight, Chris Chelios and Angela Ruggerio.
#1. What hot drink would you make for yourself while watching the Winter Olympics?
#2. Now, what type of snack would you have?
#3. It’s time to get off the couch and see the world! Which country that has previously held the Winter Olympics would you most like to visit?
#4. Which summer Olympian would you most like to run into at the airport?
#5. Pick a social media platform to post your selfie with the Olympian on:
#6. What book would you read on the plane to go see the Olympics?
#7. Now it’s time for another hobby! What sport would you most like to play that is not in the Olympics?
#8. What 2000s throwback would be your hype song if you were an Olympian?
#9. Last, pick a movie set during the winter to watch after the Olympics are over
