Nikki Yanofsky
publication date: Friday, September 19, 2025 (part of September 2025)
category: Music
clue: She believed that her native Canada would do well in the Olympics even though she was not old enough to compete in most of the categories.
explanation: Yanofsky began singing professionally at 13. While still in high school, she sang the Olympic theme song "I Believe" for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games held in Vancouver, and performed at the opening and closing ceremonies. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Richard Slominsky, and Erik Bates
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