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1. Who was China's first Olympic medalist in figure skating?

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Lu Chen is the correct answer because she was China's first Olympic medalist in figure skating. She won the bronze medal in the women's singles event at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. Lu Chen's achievement marked a significant milestone for China in the sport of figure skating, paving the way for future success in the discipline.

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2. Who won the gold medal for women's figure skating in the 1998 Olympics?

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Tara Lipinski won the gold medal for women's figure skating in the 1998 Olympics.

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3. Which American won the gold medal in women's figure skating at the 1992 Albertville Olympics?

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Kristi Yamaguchi won the gold medal in women's figure skating at the 1992 Albertville Olympics.

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4. Who won the pairs figure skating gold medal at the 1972 Sapporo Olympics?

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Irina Rodnina and Aleksei Ulanov won the pairs figure skating gold medal at the 1972 Sapporo Olympics.

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5. Two gold medals in pairs figure skating at the 2002 Olympics were awarded because of a judge from which country?

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France is the correct answer because at the 2002 Olympics, a judge from France was found guilty of misconduct and favoritism towards the Russian team in the pairs figure skating event. As a result, the International Skating Union decided to award two gold medals in order to rectify the unfair judging. This incident brought attention to the issue of biased judging in figure skating competitions.

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6. What year did figure skating first appear in the Olympic games?

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Figure skating first appeared in the Olympic games in the year 1908.

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7. Who won the men's figure skating silver medal at both the 1984 and 1988 Olympics?

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Brian Orser won the men's figure skating silver medal at both the 1984 and 1988 Olympics.

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8. Who beat Nancy Kerrigan by one tenth of a point to win the gold medal in figure skating at the 1994 Olympics?

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Oksana Baiul beat Nancy Kerrigan by one tenth of a point to win the gold medal in figure skating at the 1994 Olympics.

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9. Who is credited with making Olympic figure skating more popular in 1994?

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Tonya Harding is credited with making Olympic figure skating more popular in 1994. Harding gained significant media attention due to her involvement in the attack on her competitor, Nancy Kerrigan, just before the 1994 Winter Olympics. This incident generated widespread interest and controversy, bringing figure skating into the mainstream media and attracting a larger audience to the sport.

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10. What young skater won gold in the 1998 Winter Olympics in men's ice skating?

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Ilia Kulik won gold in the 1998 Winter Olympics in men's ice skating.

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11. Who won the bronze medal in men's figure skating at the 1988 Calgary Olympics?

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Victor Petrenko won the bronze medal in men's figure skating at the 1988 Calgary Olympics.

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12. What important event happened in figure skating before the 1994 Olympic Games?

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Before the 1994 Olympic Games, an important event in figure skating was that professionals returned to amateur status. This means that figure skaters who had been competing as professionals were now eligible to compete in the Olympic Games as amateurs. This event had a significant impact on the sport as it allowed highly skilled and experienced skaters to participate in the Olympic Games and potentially achieve great success.

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13. Who won the gold medal in women's figure skating at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City?

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Sarah Hughes won the gold medal in women's figure skating at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

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14. Who surprisingly won the silver medal in Men's Figure Skating at the 1992 Albertville Olympics?

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Paul Wylie surprisingly won the silver medal in Men's Figure Skating at the 1992 Albertville Olympics. This suggests that he was not expected to perform as well as he did, leading to his surprising victory.

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15. Who won the gold medal in men's figure skating at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics?

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John Curry won the gold medal in men's figure skating at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics.

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16. In what year did Peggy Fleming win Olympic gold in figure skating?

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Peggy Fleming won Olympic gold in figure skating in 1968.

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17. What 3-time U.S. Figure Skating Champion won a silver medal at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics?

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Rosalynn Sumners is the correct answer because she is the only option listed who won a silver medal at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics. The other options, Debi Thomas, Tiffany Chin, and Elaine Zayak, did not win medals at that particular Olympics.

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18. Who won the men's short program in figure skating in the 1984 Olympics?

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Brian Orser won the men's short program in figure skating in the 1984 Olympics.

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19. Who won the 1992 Olympic pairs competition in figure skating?

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Natalia Michkouteiok and Artur Dmitriev won the 1992 Olympic pairs competition in figure skating.

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20. At the 2006 Olympics, which pair won the Figure Skating silver medal after a devastating fall?

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At the 2006 Olympics, Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao won the Figure Skating silver medal after a devastating fall. The fall occurred during their performance, but they were able to recover and continue their routine, showcasing their resilience and determination. Despite the fall, their overall performance was strong enough to secure them the silver medal.

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21. Which American(s) had the highest placing in a figure skating event at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics?

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Linda Fratianne had the highest placing in a figure skating event at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.

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22. Which music did Katarina Witt skate to in her return to amateur skating at the 1994 Olympics?

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Katarina Witt skated to the music from the movie "Robin Hood" during her return to amateur skating at the 1994 Olympics.

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23. Who won the women's figure skating gold medal at the 1972 Sapporo Olympics?

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Trixi Schuba won the women's figure skating gold medal at the 1972 Sapporo Olympics.

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24. Who placed fourth in men's singles ice skating at the 1994 Olympics?

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Victor Petrenko placed fourth in men's singles ice skating at the 1994 Olympics.

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25. Who was barred from skating at the 1996 World Championships in Calgary?

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Kurt Browning was barred from skating at the 1996 World Championships in Calgary.

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Who was China's first Olympic medalist in figure skating?
Who won the gold medal for women's figure skating in the 1998...
Which American won the gold medal in women's figure skating at the...
Who won the pairs figure skating gold medal at the 1972 Sapporo...
Two gold medals in pairs figure skating at the 2002 Olympics were...
What year did figure skating first appear in the Olympic games?
Who won the men's figure skating silver medal at both the 1984 and...
Who beat Nancy Kerrigan by one tenth of a point to win the gold medal...
Who is credited with making Olympic figure skating more popular in...
What young skater won gold in the 1998 Winter Olympics in men's ice...
Who won the bronze medal in men's figure skating at the 1988 Calgary...
What important event happened in figure skating before the 1994...
Who won the gold medal in women's figure skating at the 2002 Winter...
Who surprisingly won the silver medal in Men's Figure Skating at the...
Who won the gold medal in men's figure skating at the 1976 Innsbruck...
In what year did Peggy Fleming win Olympic gold in figure skating?
What 3-time U.S. Figure Skating Champion won a silver medal at the...
Who won the men's short program in figure skating in the 1984...
Who won the 1992 Olympic pairs competition in figure skating?
At the 2006 Olympics, which pair won the Figure Skating silver medal...
Which American(s) had the highest placing in a figure skating event at...
Which music did Katarina Witt skate to in her return to amateur...
Who won the women's figure skating gold medal at the 1972 Sapporo...
Who placed fourth in men's singles ice skating at the 1994 Olympics?
Who was barred from skating at the 1996 World Championships in...
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