Do You Know Svetlana Khorkina?

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Svetlana Vasilyevna Khorkina is a retired artistic gymnast who made history by being the first gymnast to win three all-round achievements at world championship events. She was member of the Russian national team for ten years and performed well. How much do you know about her? Do this quiz to prove yourself.

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1.

When did she join the Russian national team?
- A.
  
  1994
- B.
  
  1996
- C.
  
  1993
- D.
  
  1992
Correct Answer
A. 1994

Explanation
The correct answer is 1994. This means that she joined the Russian national team in 1994.

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2.

How many Olympic games did she compete in?
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  None
- C.
  
  Five
- D.
  
  One
Correct Answer
A. Three

Explanation
The correct answer is Three. This implies that the person in question competed in three Olympic games.

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3.

What year was she born?
- A.
  
  1956
- B.
  
  1985
- C.
  
  1979
- D.
  
  1978
Correct Answer
C. 1979

Explanation
Based on the information given, the correct answer is 1979.

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4.

How many Olympic medals did she win during her career?
- A.
  
  Seven
- B.
  
  Four
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  Twelve
Correct Answer
A. Seven

Explanation
The correct answer is Seven. This suggests that the person being referred to won a total of seven Olympic medals throughout their career.

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5.

What year did she retire her career as a gymnast?
- A.
  
  2006
- B.
  
  2005
- C.
  
  2008
- D.
  
  2004
Correct Answer
D. 2004

Explanation
The question asks for the year in which she retired her career as a gymnast. The correct answer is 2004.

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6.

How many eponymous skills does she possess?
- A.
  
  Eight
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  None
- D.
  
  Six
Correct Answer
A. Eight

Explanation
The correct answer is Eight. This implies that she possesses eight eponymous skills.

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7.

Who did she get married to in 2011?
- A.
  
  Alan shearer
- B.
  
  Oleg kochnev
- C.
  
  Paul kovoski
- D.
  
  Mario Schultz
Correct Answer
B. Oleg kochnev

Explanation
In 2011, she got married to Oleg Kochnev.

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8.

Who presented her the Order of Honour in 2001?
- A.
  
  Mark zuckerberg
- B.
  
  Vladimir Putin
- C.
  
  Jacob zuma
- D.
  
  Usain bolt
Correct Answer
B. Vladimir Putin

Explanation
In 2001, Vladimir Putin presented her with the Order of Honour.

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9.

When was her autobiography first released?
- A.
  
  2008
- B.
  
  2012
- C.
  
  2006
- D.
  
  2010
Correct Answer
A. 2008

Explanation
Her autobiography was first released in 2008.

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10.

When did she give birth to her first son?
- A.
  
  January 12, 2005
- B.
  
  July 21, 2005
- C.
  
  June 21, 2003
- D.
  
  May 27, 2007
Correct Answer
B. July 21, 2005

Explanation
The correct answer is July 21, 2005.

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