Wendy Wagner
- November 6, 2025
- 52 years
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Wendy Wagner, 52, American Olympic cross-country skier (2002, 2006), ovarian cancer.
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|Wendy Kay Wagner (October 31, 1973 – November 6, 2025) was an American cross-country skier. She competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics and the 2006 Winter Olympics. After the Olympics, Wagner worked as an avalanche forecaster for the United States Forest Service. Wagner died on November 6, 2025, at the age of 52, following an 18-month battle with ovarian cancer.
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games
World Championships
World Cup
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Trivia & Knowledge· 14 questions
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1.Which of the following years represents an Olympic Games in which Wendy Kay Wagner competed?
- A.2004
- B.2002correct
- C.2008
- D.2010
Wendy Kay Wagner competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics and the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Source: Biography introduction
2.Besides the 2002 Winter Olympics, in which other Olympic year did Wendy Kay Wagner compete?
- A.2007
- B.2006correct
- C.2005
- D.2010
Wendy Kay Wagner competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics and the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Source: Biography introduction
3.What is the acronym for the organization that provided the records for Wendy Kay Wagner's ski results?
- A.IOC
- B.FIScorrect
- C.USOC
- D.USFS
The text states that Wendy Kay Wagner's results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Source: Cross-country skiing results section
4.What was Wendy Kay Wagner's middle name?
- A.Kaycorrect
- B.Jane
- C.Ann
- D.Marie
The biography lists the subject's full name as Wendy Kay Wagner.
Source: Biography introduction
5.Which of these entities is listed as an external link for Wendy Kay Wagner?
- A.Olympic Archives
- B.World Health Organization
- C.United States Forest Service portal
- D.Olympediacorrect
The external links section lists Wendy Kay Wagner at Olympedia.
Source: External links section
6.What was the full birth name of the American skier Wendy Wagner?
- A.Wendy Kay Wagnercorrect
- B.Wendy Sue Wagner
- C.Wendy Lynn Wagner
- D.Wendy Ann Wagner
The biography explicitly identifies the subject as Wendy Kay Wagner.
Source: Biography introduction
7.On what date was Wendy Kay Wagner born?
- A.November 6, 1975
- B.October 31, 1973correct
- C.November 6, 1973
- D.October 31, 1975
Wendy Kay Wagner was born on October 31, 1973.
Source: Biography introduction
8.In which specific sport did Wendy Kay Wagner compete during the Winter Olympics?
- A.Speed skating
- B.Cross-country skiingcorrect
- C.Alpine skiing
- D.Biathlon
Wendy Kay Wagner was an American cross-country skier who competed in the Winter Olympics.
Source: Biography introduction
9.What was Wendy Kay Wagner's occupation after her competitive skiing career ended?
- A.Avalanche forecastercorrect
- B.Sports journalist
- C.Physical therapist
- D.Ski instructor
After the Olympics, Wendy Kay Wagner worked as an avalanche forecaster for the United States Forest Service.
Source: Biography introduction
10.For which agency did Wendy Kay Wagner work as an avalanche forecaster?
- A.National Park Service
- B.United States Forest Servicecorrect
- C.United States Geological Survey
- D.Bureau of Land Management
Wendy Kay Wagner worked as an avalanche forecaster for the United States Forest Service.
Source: Biography introduction
11.On what date did Wendy Kay Wagner pass away?
- A.November 6, 2025correct
- B.October 31, 2024
- C.November 6, 2024
- D.October 31, 2025
Wendy Kay Wagner died on November 6, 2025.
Source: Biography introduction
12.What was the cause of Wendy Kay Wagner's death?
- A.Ovarian cancercorrect
- B.Heart failure
- C.Breast cancer
- D.Avalanche accident
Wendy Kay Wagner died following an 18-month battle with ovarian cancer.
Source: Biography introduction
13.How old was Wendy Kay Wagner at the time of her death?
- A.48
- B.52correct
- C.50
- D.55
Wendy Kay Wagner died on November 6, 2025, at the age of 52.
Source: Biography introduction
14.The professional skiing results for Wendy Kay Wagner are sourced from which organization?
- A.International Olympic Committee
- B.International Ski Federationcorrect
- C.World Ski Association
- D.United States Olympic Committee
All results for Wendy Kay Wagner are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Source: Cross-country skiing results section
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