If You Fail This Winter Sports Quiz, Just Admit You Only Watch the Olympics for the Crashes

Which country gave birth to speed skating?

For generations, the challenge of snow and ice has inspired humans to push physical boundaries. What began as simple winter survival in northern latitudes evolved into jaw-dropping feats of precision, from mountain slalom runs to high-consequence tricks in the halfpipe. Since the world gathered in Chamonix in 1924, winter athletics have evolved from local pastimes into high-octane global spectacles. This challenge tests your eye for the history, rules, and daring spirits of these cold-weather games. See if you can navigate these forty frosty trivia bends without losing your footing.