How Well Do You Know Nadia Comaneci?
How well do you know Nadia Comaneci, one of the greatest gymnasts of all time? Test your knowledge about her on this quiz.
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What country is Nadia Comaneci from?
- A.
USSR (today's Russia)
- B.
Italy
- C.
Germany
- D.
Romania
Correct Answer
D. RomaniaExplanation
Nadia Comaneci is from Romania. She is a former Romanian gymnast who gained international fame during the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Canada. Comaneci became the first gymnast to ever score a perfect 10 in Olympic history. She went on to win a total of nine Olympic medals and remains one of the most iconic figures in gymnastics.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many perfect tens did Nadia score in the 1976 Montreal olympics?
- A.
5
- B.
3
- C.
7
- D.
9
Correct Answer
C. 7Explanation
Nadia scored 7 perfect tens in the 1976 Montreal Olympics. This implies that she achieved the highest score of 10 in seven different events or routines during the competition.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What are the two moves named after Nadia?
- A.
The Comaneci dismount and the Comaneci flip
- B.
The Comaneci Salto and the Comaneci dismount
- C.
The Comaneci flip and the Comaneci back
- D.
The Comaneci dismount and the Comaneci salto
Correct Answer
D. The Comaneci dismount and the Comaneci saltoExplanation
The correct answer is the Comaneci dismount and the Comaneci salto. These two moves are named after Nadia Comaneci, a Romanian gymnast who achieved a perfect score of 10 at the 1976 Olympics. The Comaneci dismount is a move performed on the uneven bars, where the gymnast releases the bar and flips backwards before landing. The Comaneci salto is a move performed on the balance beam, where the gymnast does a backflip with a full twist. Both of these moves are iconic and are named after Nadia Comaneci due to her pioneering performances in gymnastics.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How many european championship all around titles did Nadia win?
- A.
1
- B.
4
- C.
3
- D.
2
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
Nadia won 3 European Championship all-around titles.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who beat Nadia to the all around title in the 1980 olympics?
- A.
Yelena Davydova
- B.
Nelli Kim
- C.
Olga korbut
- D.
Maxi Gnuak
Correct Answer
A. Yelena DavydovaExplanation
Yelena Davydova beat Nadia to the all-around title in the 1980 Olympics.Rate this question:
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- 6.
In which year did Nadia defect to the United States?
- A.
1988
- B.
1989
- C.
1985
- D.
1987
Correct Answer
B. 1989Explanation
Nadia defected to the United States in 1989.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many gold has Nadia Comaneci won?
- A.
5
- B.
7
- C.
3
- D.
9
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A. 5 -
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What events did Nadia win in 1976?AA- all aroundFX-floor exerciseBB-balance beamUB-uneven barsV-vault
- A.
AA, BB, FX
- B.
UB, BB
- C.
AA, V, F
- D.
AA, BB, UB
Correct Answer
D. AA, BB, UBExplanation
Nadia won the all-around, balance beam, and uneven bars events in 1976.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which year is Nadia born in?
- A.
1961
- B.
1964
- C.
1960
- D.
1962
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A. 1961 -
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