Skatenastics Trivia Challenge: Week 3
Week 3 of the skatenastics trivia challenge.
- 1.
Which gymnast claimed to be poisoned by a teammate at the 1992 World Championships?
- A.
Silvia Mitova
- B.
Tatiana Gutsu
- C.
Vanda Hadarean
- D.
Roza Galieva
- E.
Tatiana Lysenko
Correct Answer
D. Roza GalievaExplanation
Roza Galieva is the correct answer to the question. She claimed to be poisoned by a teammate at the 1992 World Championships.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Shannon Miller received the same score on balance beam for each of her optional exercises at the 1996 Olympics. What did she score?
- A.
9.850
- B.
9.862
- C.
9.875
- D.
9.887
- E.
She didn't score the same thing three times. She just had the highest score in each session.
Correct Answer
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- 3.
Nicole Bobek had a disastrous free skate at the 1998 Olympics and only landed one clean triple. Which triple did she land?
- A.
Triple 'Bobek' (A flutz that didn't even try to be a lutz ever.)
- B.
Triple Toe
- C.
Triple Loop
- D.
Triple Salchow
- E.
Triple Flip
Correct Answer
C. Triple LoopExplanation
Nicole Bobek landed a Triple Loop during her disastrous free skate at the 1998 Olympics.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Like her rival Michelle Kwan, Tara Lipinski wore a signature necklace. What did her necklace say?
- A.
Tiny but Tough
- B.
Short But Good
- C.
Believe
- D.
Short But Great
- E.
Rockstar
Correct Answer
B. Short But GoodExplanation
Tara Lipinski's necklace said "Short But Good." This suggests that despite her smaller stature, she was able to prove her talent and skill in her chosen field. The phrase "Short But Good" may also reflect her determination and resilience in overcoming any challenges or obstacles she faced.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which gym didn't Kristy Powell train at?
- A.
Cypress
- B.
Karolyis
- C.
Charter Oak Gliders
- D.
Colorado Aerials
- E.
Dynamo
Correct Answer
E. DynamoExplanation
Kristy Powell trained at all the gyms mentioned except for Dynamo.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who wasn't ever a Karolyi kid?
- A.
Marie Fjordholm
- B.
Monica Flammer
- C.
Brittany Smith
- D.
Larissa Fontaine
- E.
Soni Meduna
Correct Answer
E. Soni MedunaExplanation
Soni Meduna is not a Karolyi kid because the question asks for someone who was never a Karolyi kid.Rate this question:
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- 7.
At which restaurant did Maya Usova slam Pasha Grishuk's face into the counter?
- A.
Le Cirque
- B.
Nobu
- C.
Chateau Marmont
- D.
Spago
- E.
Hyde
Correct Answer
D. SpagoExplanation
Maya Usova slammed Pasha Grishuk's face into the counter at Spago.Rate this question:
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- 8.
MLT has a reputation for sleeping with a number of married men in gymnastics. Whose divorce papers is she named in?
- A.
Steve Nunno's
- B.
Bob Colarassi's
- C.
Steve Elliot's
- D.
Terry Gray's
- E.
Kevin Brown's
Correct Answer
E. Kevin Brown'sExplanation
MLT is named in Kevin Brown's divorce papers.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which Russian duo did not marry and divorce during the course of their career together?
- A.
Shishkova and Naumov
- B.
Navka and Morozov
- C.
Usova and Zhulin
- D.
Bechke and Petrov
- E.
Valova and Vasiliev
Correct Answer
A. Shishkova and NaumovExplanation
Shishkova and Naumov did not marry and divorce during the course of their career together.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Lu Chen's 1997 World Championships long program has rarely been seen by anyone. What was her music?
- A.
Afternoon on a Faun
- B.
Quidam
- C.
Pathetique
- D.
La Mer
- E.
Die Fleidermaus
Correct Answer
D. La MerExplanation
Lu Chen's 1997 World Championships long program featured the music "La Mer."Rate this question:
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