Have You Seen Svetlana Boginskaya Play?
Also known as the Goddess of Gymnastics due to her height and grace, Svetlana Boginskaya is a retired Belarusian artistic gymnast. In 1990, she became the third woman to win the gold medal in every individual event. In this quiz, we expect you to show if you have seen her play? Let's go there!
- 1.
Which of these nicknames is Boginskaya's?
- A.
Egyptian Cat
- B.
Belarusian Swan
- C.
Bohemian Cat
- D.
Egyptian Swan
Correct Answer
B. Belarusian SwanExplanation
Boginskaya's nickname is "Belarusian Swan" because she is from Belarus and the term "Swan" is often used to describe graceful and elegant gymnasts.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many bronze medals did she make throughout her gymnastics career?
- A.
Four bronze medals
- B.
Three bronze medals
- C.
Six bronze medals
- D.
Two bronze medals
Correct Answer
A. Four bronze medalsExplanation
Throughout her gymnastics career, she made a total of four bronze medals.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many silver medals did she make in World Championships?
- A.
3 medals
- B.
2 medals
- C.
A medal
- D.
4 medals
Correct Answer
A. 3 medalsExplanation
The correct answer is 3 medals because the question asks how many silver medals she made in the World Championships. Since the options only provide a range of numbers, the only option that falls within that range is 3 medals.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How many times was she declared an Olympic champion?
- A.
Twice
- B.
Thrice
- C.
Once
- D.
Four times
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B. ThriceExplanation
The correct answer is "Thrice." This means that she was declared an Olympic champion three times.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How old was she when she started gymnastics?
- A.
Three years old
- B.
Four years old
- C.
Six years old
- D.
Eight years old
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C. Six years oldExplanation
The answer is six years old because it states that she started gymnastics at that age.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Where in Russia was Boginskaya was born?
- A.
Zagon
- B.
Minsk
- C.
Goteborg
- D.
Nouvarg
Correct Answer
B. MinskExplanation
Boginskaya was born in Minsk, which is the capital and largest city of Belarus, not Russia.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When did Boginskaya retire?
- A.
1992
- B.
1997
- C.
1990
- D.
1995
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B. 1997Explanation
Boginskaya retired in 1997.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many medals did she win in the 1988 Olympics?
- A.
Eight medals
- B.
Four medals
- C.
Three medals
- D.
Two medals
Correct Answer
B. Four medalsExplanation
The question is asking for the number of medals she won in the 1988 Olympics. The correct answer is "Four medals" as it states the specific number of medals she won.Rate this question:
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- 9.
When did she make her World Championships debut?
- A.
1985
- B.
1987
- C.
1982
- D.
1980
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B. 1987Explanation
In 1987, she made her World Championships debut.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What position did she place in the 2011 all-around European Championship?
- A.
Fifth position
- B.
First position
- C.
Second position
- D.
Third position
Correct Answer
C. Second positionExplanation
In the 2011 all-around European Championship, she placed second.Rate this question:
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