Who Is Kerri Strug?

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1/10 Questions

Where is she from?
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Ohio
- Florida

About This Quiz

Do you like gymnastics? Are you aware of the gymnast Kerri Strug? Take this quiz and find out how much you know about this talented gymnast!

2.

What year was Kerri Strug born?
- 1980
- 1976
- 1969
- 1977
- 1979
Correct Answer

A. 1977

Explanation

Kerri Strug was born in 1977.

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3.

Who did she represent in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics?
- United States
- New Zealand
- France
- Germany
- England
Correct Answer

A. United States

Explanation

In the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, she represented the United States.

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4.

What is she best remembered for?
- Winning the Olympics
- Performing the vault despite her injured ankle
- Performing a flawless performance
- Fighting during a performance
- Crying during a performance
Correct Answer

A. Performing the vault despite her injured ankle

Explanation

She is best remembered for performing the vault despite her injured ankle. This suggests that she displayed incredible determination and courage by pushing through her injury to compete at the highest level. Her ability to overcome adversity and perform at her best despite the physical challenge is what stands out in people's minds.

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5.

What gymnastic team was she a member of?
- Magnificent Gymnasts
- Amazing Six
- Amazing Seven
- Magnificent Seven
- Magnificent Six
Correct Answer

A. Magnificent Seven

Explanation

The correct answer is "Magnificent Seven". This term refers to the 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team, which was composed of seven talented gymnasts. They were called the "Magnificent Seven" because of their exceptional skills and performances during the Olympics.

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6.

What is Kerri's middle name?
- Sharon
- Madison
- Alisha
- Kerri
- Allyson
Correct Answer

A. Allyson

Explanation

The correct answer is Allyson because it is the only option that is not a possible middle name for Kerri. The question is asking for Kerri's middle name, so all the other options (Sharon, Madison, Alisha) could potentially be her middle name. Therefore, the correct answer must be the only option that is not a possible middle name, which is Allyson.

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7.

At what age did Kerri begin training as a gymnast?
- 7
- 3
- 13
- 12
- 9
Correct Answer

A. 3

Explanation

Kerri began training as a gymnast at the age of 3.

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8.

Her coach had to do what one time?
- Stand up for her
- Laugh with her when she told a joke
- Carry her
- Scold her in front of everyone
- Help her up
Correct Answer

A. Carry her

Explanation

The coach had to carry her. This implies that the person being referred to needed physical assistance, possibly due to an injury or exhaustion. The coach took on the responsibility of supporting and carrying her, demonstrating care and support for her well-being.

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9.

Why did she move to Houston, Texas?
- Her husband made her
- To train with her coach
- To purse her dreams
- To start a new life
- To make more money
Correct Answer

A. To train with her coach

Explanation

The correct answer is "To train with her coach." This suggests that the reason she moved to Houston, Texas was to continue her training under the guidance of her coach. This implies that she values her coach's expertise and believes that training in Houston will help her improve and achieve her goals.

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10.

She participated in the Ice Capades and what other popular ice skating adventure?
- Broadway On Ice
- Holiday On Ice
- Disney's World On Ice
- Barney On Ice
- SpongeBob On Ice
Correct Answer

A. Disney's World On Ice

Explanation

The correct answer is Disney's World On Ice. This answer is correct because the question asks for another popular ice skating adventure that the person participated in, and Disney's World On Ice is a well-known ice skating show. The Ice Capades is also mentioned in the question, indicating that the person has experience in ice skating performances.

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