Switzerland at the Olympics

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Switzerland at the Olympics built?1912
2. What is the first olympic participation?1896 Summer Olympics
3. What is the IOC headquarters?Lausanne, Switzerland
4. What sports is Switzerland best at in the Olympics?Switzerland is very good at winter sports like skiing, bobsleigh, and ice hockey.
5. Why did Switzerland win a gold medal in aeronautics in 1936?In 1936, Swiss pilot Hermann Schreiber flew a glider across the Alps and earned a gold medal in aeronautics.

Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Alpinism: The sport or activity of climbing mountains, especially the Alps.
Aeronautics: The branch of engineering concerned with the design, development, and production of aircraft.
Discontinued Competitions: Olympic events that were once part of the Games but are no longer held.