Winter Olympics Sports
The Winter Olympics feature a variety of sports and disciplines that test athletes’ endurance, skill, and agility on ice and snow. Here’s a list of the current Winter Olympic sports:
Cross-Country Skiing
Ranges from sprint events to long-distance races.
Curling
A team sport where players slide stones on ice towards a target area.
Figure Skating
Includes singles, pairs, ice dance, and a team event.
Freestyle Skiing
Comprises moguls, aerials, ski cross, halfpipe, and slopestyle.
Ice Hockey
Outdoor Gear Specialist
Luge
Athletes race on a small sled, lying on their backs and feet-first.
Nordic Combined
Combines ski jumping and cross-country skiing.
Short Track Speed Skating
High-speed skating on a smaller, oval track.
Skeleton
Similar to luge but athletes lie on their stomachs, going head-first.
Ski Jumping
Athletes jump off a ramp and aim to achieve the longest distance.
Snowboarding
Includes events like halfpipe, slopestyle, snowboard cross, and parallel giant slalom.
Speed Skating
Traditional long-track speed skating over various distances.
