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    Which sport involves the balance beam, uneven bars and rings?

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    • Gymnastics
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Gymnastics is a game derived from the root name, 'gym'. It basically involves flexing of muscles, much of which is enabled by spending time in the gym. The quiz below is set to assess your knowledge on Olympic gymnastics.

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  • 2. 

    How many bars make up the parallel bars?

    • Six

    • Two

    • Four

    • Three

    Correct Answer
    A. Two
    Explanation
    The parallel bars are made up of two bars.

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  • 3. 

    What piece of gymnastics apparatus is sometimes referred to as the "horse"?

    • Vault

    • Rings

    • Uneven Bars

    • Balance Beam

    Correct Answer
    A. Vault
    Explanation
    The piece of gymnastics apparatus that is sometimes referred to as the "horse" is the vault. This is because the vault resembles a horse in shape and size, with a long and narrow surface that gymnasts use to perform various jumps and flips. The vault is an essential apparatus in gymnastics, requiring speed, power, and precision from the gymnast to execute their routines successfully.

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  • 4. 

    The 2008 Olympics marked the first time the USA had qualified in what sport?

    • Frisbee

    • Jogging

    • Dog Agility

    • Men's Trampoline

    Correct Answer
    A. Men's Trampoline
    Explanation
    The 2008 Olympics marked the first time the USA had qualified in the Men's Trampoline event. This means that prior to 2008, the USA had not been able to qualify for this particular sport in the Olympics.

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  • 5. 

    Who coached both Mary Lou Retton and Nadia Comaneci in Olympic gymnastics?

    • Mario Rice

    • Mary Lou Eavers

    • Bela Karolyi

    • Donald Hamm

    Correct Answer
    A. Bela Karolyi
    Explanation
    Bela Karolyi is the correct answer because he coached both Mary Lou Retton and Nadia Comaneci in Olympic gymnastics. Karolyi is a renowned gymnastics coach who has trained numerous successful athletes, including Retton and Comaneci. He played a significant role in their training and development, guiding them to Olympic success.

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  • 6. 

    What 2008 U.S. gymnast is the daughter of two former Soviet gymnastic champions?

    • Mihai Brestyan

    • Samantha Peszek

    • Nastia Liukin

    • Chellsie Memmel

    Correct Answer
    A. Nastia Liukin
    Explanation
    Nastia Liukin is the correct answer because she is a 2008 U.S. gymnast who is the daughter of two former Soviet gymnastic champions. Her father, Valeri Liukin, won four Olympic medals for the Soviet Union, including two gold medals, and her mother, Anna Kotchneva, was a rhythmic gymnastics world champion. Nastia Liukin followed in her parents' footsteps and became an accomplished gymnast herself, winning five Olympic medals, including one gold, in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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  • 7. 

    Who was the first African-American woman to win a gymnastic medal in the Olympics?

    • Cathy Rigby

    • Dominique Dawes

    • Olga Korbut

    • Shannon Miller

    Correct Answer
    A. Dominique Dawes
    Explanation
    Dominique Dawes is the correct answer because she was the first African-American woman to win a gymnastics medal in the Olympics. She won a bronze medal in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics as a member of the United States women's gymnastics team, also known as the "Magnificent Seven." Dawes went on to have a successful gymnastics career, winning multiple medals in subsequent Olympics and becoming a prominent figure in the sport.

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  • 8. 

    What was the women's gymnastics team called after they won the gold in Atlanta?

    • The Awesome Girls

    • The Golden Girls

    • The Magnificent 7

    • The Sloppy Girls

    Correct Answer
    A. The Magnificent 7
    Explanation
    The women's gymnastics team was called The Magnificent 7 after they won the gold in Atlanta. This name signifies their outstanding performance and achievements, highlighting their exceptional skills and abilities.

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  • 9. 

    Who performed her final vault at the 1996 Olympics with an injured ankle?

    • Amy Acuff

    • Shannon Miller

    • Kerri Strug

    • Dominique Moceanu

    Correct Answer
    A. Kerri Strug
    Explanation
    Kerri Strug performed her final vault at the 1996 Olympics with an injured ankle. This demonstrates her determination and dedication to her sport, as she pushed through the pain to complete her routine. Her courageous act of competing despite her injury has become an iconic moment in Olympic history.

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  • 10. 

    The USA Gymnastics Women's National Team Training Center is located where?

    • Disney World

    • University Of Wisconsin

    • Madison Square Garden

    • Karolyi Ranch

    Correct Answer
    A. Karolyi Ranch
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Karolyi Ranch. The USA Gymnastics Women's National Team Training Center is located at Karolyi Ranch. This facility, owned by Bela and Martha Karolyi, has been the training site for the national team since 2001. It is a renowned gymnastics facility that has produced numerous Olympic champions and is known for its state-of-the-art equipment and rigorous training programs.

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  • 11. 

    Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 on the balance beam at the Olympics?

    • Dominique Moceanu

    • Mary Lou Retton

    • Nadia Comaneci

    • Olga Korbut

    Correct Answer
    A. Nadia Comaneci
    Explanation
    Nadia Comaneci was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 on the balance beam at the Olympics. She achieved this feat at the 1976 Montreal Olympics when she was just 14 years old. Comaneci's flawless routine earned her the first-ever perfect score in gymnastics history, and she went on to win a total of five gold medals at that Olympics. Her performance revolutionized the sport and set a new standard for excellence in gymnastics.

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  • 12. 

    What U.S. gymnast won two silvers and three bronzes in the 1992 Olympic Games?

    • Kerri Strug

    • Shannon Miller

    • Dominique Dawes

    • Lilia Podkopayeva

    Correct Answer
    A. Shannon Miller
    Explanation
    Shannon Miller is the correct answer because she won two silver medals and three bronze medals in the 1992 Olympic Games. Kerri Strug is not the correct answer because she only won one gold medal in the 1996 Olympic Games. Dominique Dawes is not the correct answer because she won one gold medal, one bronze medal, and one silver medal in the 1996 Olympic Games. Lilia Podkopayeva is not the correct answer because she won one gold medal, one silver medal, and one bronze medal in the 1996 Olympic Games.

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  • 13. 

    What U.S. gymnast was nicknamed "America's Sweetheart"?

    • Dominique Dawes

    • Nastia Liukin

    • Mary Lou Retton

    • Cathy Rigby

    Correct Answer
    A. Mary Lou Retton
    Explanation
    Mary Lou Retton was nicknamed "America's Sweetheart" because she captured the hearts of the American public during the 1984 Summer Olympics. She became the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal in gymnastics, and her charismatic personality and impressive performances endeared her to the nation. Retton's success and relatability made her a beloved figure in the world of gymnastics, earning her the nickname "America's Sweetheart."

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  • 14. 

    What 1984 gymnast was the only American to win an all-around Olympic gold?

    • Nadia Comaneci

    • Mary Lou Retton

    • Kim Zmeskal

    • Kerri Strug

    Correct Answer
    A. Mary Lou Retton
    Explanation
    Mary Lou Retton is the correct answer because she was the only American gymnast to win an all-around Olympic gold in 1984. Nadia Comaneci, a Romanian gymnast, achieved this feat in 1976. Kim Zmeskal and Kerri Strug, both American gymnasts, did not win the all-around gold in any Olympic Games.

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  • 15. 

    Nadia Comaneci took three Olympic gold medals at what tender age?

    • 14

    • 11

    • 10

    • 16

    Correct Answer
    A. 14
    Explanation
    Nadia Comaneci took three Olympic gold medals at the age of 14. This means that she achieved this remarkable feat at a very young age. It is impressive to win multiple gold medals at such a tender age, showcasing her exceptional talent and skill in gymnastics. Nadia Comaneci's achievements at such a young age made her a legendary figure in the world of gymnastics.

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  • 16. 

    Which 3 gymnasts were on the U.S. gold medal 1996 Olympic team?

    • Dominique Moceanu, Shannon Miller, Amy Chow

    • Kim Zmeskal, Mary Lou Retton, Amanda Borden

    • Amy Chow, Kim Zmeskal, Amanda Borden

    • Shannon Miller, Amanda Borden, Nadia Comaneci

    Correct Answer
    A. Dominique Moceanu, Shannon Miller, Amy Chow
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Dominique Moceanu, Shannon Miller, Amy Chow. These three gymnasts were part of the U.S. gold medal 1996 Olympic team.

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  • 17. 

    What gymnast was named 1984 "Sports Illustrated" Sportswoman of the Year?

    • Shannon Miller

    • Mary Lou Retton

    • Olga Korbut

    • Nadia Comaneci

    Correct Answer
    A. Mary Lou Retton
    Explanation
    Mary Lou Retton was named the 1984 "Sports Illustrated" Sportswoman of the Year. This recognition was likely due to her outstanding performance at the 1984 Summer Olympics, where she became the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal in gymnastics. Retton's victory and her charismatic personality made her a popular figure in the sports world, leading to her being honored with this prestigious title.

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  • 18. 

    Gold medalist Nadia Comaneci married what other gold medalist?

    • Yanina Batyrchina

    • David Pealireau

    • Scott Hamm

    • Bart Conner

    Correct Answer
    A. Bart Conner
    Explanation
    Nadia Comaneci, the gold medalist, married Bart Conner, who is also a gold medalist.

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  • 19. 

    What Belarus gymnast earned gold medals on floor and beam at the 1972 Olympics?

    • Vera Kaslavska

    • Bela Karolyi

    • Olga Korbut

    • Larissa Latynina

    Correct Answer
    A. Olga Korbut
    Explanation
    Olga Korbut is the correct answer because she was a Belarusian gymnast who won gold medals on floor and beam at the 1972 Olympics. She became famous for her innovative and daring gymnastics techniques, including the Korbut Flip on the uneven bars. Korbut's success and unique style made her a popular figure in the gymnastics world and helped popularize the sport globally.

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  • 20. 

    What country won the gold medal for women's all around gymnastics in Sydney 2000?

    • Russia

    • USA

    • Romania

    • China

    Correct Answer
    A. Romania
    Explanation
    Romania won the gold medal for women's all around gymnastics in Sydney 2000.

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  • 21. 

    What nation secured both individual gymnastic all-around Olympic gold medals in 2004?

    • Ukraine

    • Romania

    • United States

    • Russia

    Correct Answer
    A. United States
    Explanation
    In 2004, the United States secured both individual gymnastic all-around Olympic gold medals. This means that the American gymnasts performed exceptionally well in the all-around event, surpassing competitors from other nations.

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  • 22. 

    What Olympic gymnast starred in the Broadway production of "Peter Pan"?

    • Scott Hamilton

    • Shannon Miller

    • Olga Korbut

    • Cathy Rigby

    Correct Answer
    A. Cathy Rigby
    Explanation
    Cathy Rigby is the correct answer because she is a former Olympic gymnast who went on to star in the Broadway production of "Peter Pan". This suggests that she had the talent and skills required to perform in a demanding role like Peter Pan, combining her gymnastics abilities with acting and singing.

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  • 23. 

    Which gymnast won an individual medal at the 1996 Olympics?

    • Kim Zmeskal

    • Kerri Strug

    • Dominique Moceanu

    • Dominique Dawes

    Correct Answer
    A. Dominique Dawes
    Explanation
    Dominique Dawes won an individual medal at the 1996 Olympics.

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  • 24. 

    U.S. gymnast Jana Bieger's mother also competed in Olympic gymnastics for whom?

    • Canada

    • Switzerland

    • West Germany

    • Soviet Union

    Correct Answer
    A. West Germany
    Explanation
    Jana Bieger's mother competed in Olympic gymnastics for West Germany.

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  • 25. 

    What 2004 Olympic all-around gymnastics champion qualified for the 2008 games?

    • Shannon Miller

    • Jonathan Horton

    • Paul Hamm

    • Joseph Hagerty

    Correct Answer
    A. Paul Hamm
    Explanation
    Paul Hamm is the correct answer because he won the gold medal in the all-around gymnastics competition at the 2004 Olympic Games. As the reigning champion, he qualified for the 2008 games. Shannon Miller, Jonathan Horton, and Joseph Hagerty are not relevant to the question as they did not win the all-around gymnastics title in 2004.

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  • 26. 

    How many times did Dominique Moceanu fall off the balance beam in the 1996 Olympics?

    • 2 Times

    • 0 Times

    • 3 Times

    • 4 Times

    Correct Answer
    A. 2 Times
    Explanation
    Dominique Moceanu fell off the balance beam two times in the 1996 Olympics.

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  • 27. 

    In what gymnastic event did Kim Zmeskal win her only Olympic medal?

    • Team

    • Vault

    • Individual All-Round

    • Floor Exercise

    Correct Answer
    A. Team
    Explanation
    Kim Zmeskal won her only Olympic medal in the Team event. This means that she was part of a group of gymnasts who competed together and achieved a medal collectively. It is important to note that Kim Zmeskal did not win an individual medal in any specific event such as Vault, Individual All-Round, or Floor Exercise.

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  • 28. 

    What men's gymnastics team placed first in the 2000 Olympics?

    • United States

    • Russia

    • Romania

    • China

    Correct Answer
    A. China
    Explanation
    China is the correct answer because they placed first in the men's gymnastics team event at the 2000 Olympics. They outperformed teams from the United States, Russia, and Romania to secure the top spot.

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  • 29. 

    Besides the team event, what gold medals did Olga Korbut win at the 1972 Olympics?

    • Uneven Bars And Vault

    • Balance Beam And Vault

    • Floor Exercise And Uneven Bars

    • Balance Beam And Floor Exercise

    Correct Answer
    A. Balance Beam And Floor Exercise
    Explanation
    Olga Korbut won gold medals in the Balance Beam and Floor Exercise events at the 1972 Olympics.

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  • 30. 

    How many perfect tens did Nadia Comaneci score in the 1976 Olympics?

    • 4

    • 2

    • 0

    • 7

    Correct Answer
    A. 7
    Explanation
    Nadia Comaneci scored a total of 7 perfect tens in the 1976 Olympics. This indicates that she achieved a perfect score of 10 in seven different events throughout the competition. This is a remarkable achievement as it was the first time in Olympic history that a gymnast had achieved a perfect score. Comaneci's flawless performances solidified her status as a gymnastics legend and set a new standard for excellence in the sport.

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  • 31. 

    What Olympic gymnast is the author of "Winning Every Day"?

    • Shannon Miller

    • Mary Lou Retton

    • Olga Korbut

    • Kerri Strug

    Correct Answer
    A. Shannon Miller
    Explanation
    Shannon Miller is the correct answer because she is an Olympic gymnast and the author of the book "Winning Every Day". Mary Lou Retton, Olga Korbut, and Kerri Strug are also Olympic gymnasts, but they are not the authors of the mentioned book.

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  • 32. 

    Who won the gymnastics' individual All-Around at the 1992 Olympics?

    • Tatiana Gutsu

    • Lavinia Milosovici

    • Shannon Miller

    • Kim Zmeskal

    Correct Answer
    A. Tatiana Gutsu
    Explanation
    Tatiana Gutsu won the gymnastics' individual All-Around at the 1992 Olympics.

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  • 33. 

    Who tied for gold on vault and won silver on floor at the 1992 Olympic gymnastic competition?

    • Lavinia Milosovici

    • Tatiana Gutsu

    • Henrietta Onodi

    • Lu Li

    Correct Answer
    A. Henrietta Onodi
    Explanation
    Henrietta Onodi tied for gold on vault and won silver on floor at the 1992 Olympic gymnastic competition.

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  • 34. 

    How many judges were there for the women's gymnastic events at the 1988 Olympics?

    • Five

    • Four

    • Eight

    • Six

    Correct Answer
    A. Six
    Explanation
    There were six judges for the women's gymnastic events at the 1988 Olympics.

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  • 35. 

    Who won six out of eight possible gymnastic gold medals at the Barcelona Olympic Games?

    • Vitaly Scherbo

    • Mary Lou Retton

    • Cathy Rigby

    • Mark Spitz

    Correct Answer
    A. Vitaly Scherbo
    Explanation
    Vitaly Scherbo won six out of eight possible gymnastic gold medals at the Barcelona Olympic Games.

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  • 36. 

    Who was the first African-American male to win a gymnastics medal in the Olympics?

    • Jair Lynch

    • Paul Hamm

    • Scott Hamilton

    • Devon Sanders

    Correct Answer
    A. Jair Lynch
    Explanation
    Jair Lynch was the first African-American male to win a gymnastics medal in the Olympics.

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  • 37. 

    What 2007 world bronze medalist on pommel horse qualified for the 2008 Olympic team?

    • Kevin Tan

    • Sasha Artemev

    • Rich Henry

    • Paul Hamm

    Correct Answer
    A. Sasha Artemev
    Explanation
    Sasha Artemev is the correct answer because he was a world bronze medalist on pommel horse in 2007 and also qualified for the 2008 Olympic team.

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  • 38. 

    How many medals did the U.S. win in gymnastics in 2000 in Sydney?

    • 6

    • 1

    • 8

    • 0

    Correct Answer
    A. 0
    Explanation
    The U.S. did not win any medals in gymnastics in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.

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  • 39. 

    Who broke his knee during the floor exercise at the 1976 Summer Olympics?

    • Sawao Kato

    • Alexander Dityatin

    • Vladimir Marchenko

    • Shun Fujimoto

    Correct Answer
    A. Shun Fujimoto
    Explanation
    Shun Fujimoto broke his knee during the floor exercise at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

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  • 40. 

    After retiring from gymnastics, Shannon Miller entered what city's marathon?

    • New York's

    • Boston's

    • Providence's

    • Honolulu's

    Correct Answer
    A. New York's
    Explanation
    After retiring from gymnastics, Shannon Miller entered the New York City Marathon.

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  • 41. 

    In 2007, gymnast Kevin Tan suffered food poisoning after eating what?

    • Shrimp Scampi

    • McDonald's Fish Sandwich

    • Roast Beef Sandwich

    • Egg Salad

    Correct Answer
    A. Roast Beef Sandwich
    Explanation
    In 2007, gymnast Kevin Tan suffered food poisoning after eating a roast beef sandwich. This suggests that the roast beef sandwich was contaminated or improperly prepared, leading to the food poisoning.

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