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Quiz about The Figure Skaters
Quiz about The Figure Skaters

The Figure Skaters Trivia Quiz


This is a small quiz for true ice skating fans.

A multiple-choice quiz by donnylutz. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
donnylutz
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
98,183
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
4 / 5
Plays
918
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Question 1 of 5
1. Katarina Witt, along with 4-world titles and 2-Olympic gold medals, won 6-European championships. Which of the following other skaters has also accomplished this? Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. Shannon Miller is the most recognized gymnast, but which figure skater has won 7-world championship medals, 9-national medals, and 2 Olympics medals? Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. Alexei Yagudin and Evgeny Plushenko were once both coached by the same coach, Alexei Mishin. Yagudin left Mishin in 2000 to train in the U.S.A with what coach? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. Sarah Hughes got Michelle Kwan's autograph when she was 13 years old, while dining in the same restaurant.


Question 5 of 5
5. Defending the Ladies title at the U.S. Nationals is not an easy thing to do. When Michelle Kwan won 2 back-to-back titles in 1998 and 1999, she joined a small list of skaters. Who in 1990 defended her national title? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Katarina Witt, along with 4-world titles and 2-Olympic gold medals, won 6-European championships. Which of the following other skaters has also accomplished this?

Answer: Sonja Henie

Sonja Henie and Katarina Witt both won six European titles. Surya Bonaly was close to joining that list, but only won 5.
2. Shannon Miller is the most recognized gymnast, but which figure skater has won 7-world championship medals, 9-national medals, and 2 Olympics medals?

Answer: Michelle Kwan

Michelle Kwan has won more championships that any skater in the 20th century, and the others listed.
3. Alexei Yagudin and Evgeny Plushenko were once both coached by the same coach, Alexei Mishin. Yagudin left Mishin in 2000 to train in the U.S.A with what coach?

Answer: Tatiana Tarasova

Tatiana Tarasova has coached numerous Olympic champions including Alexei Yagudin.
4. Sarah Hughes got Michelle Kwan's autograph when she was 13 years old, while dining in the same restaurant.

Answer: True

Sarah Hughes, who beat out her idol Michelle Kwan at the Salt Lake City Olympics, like most other female skaters in the USA, has all ways looked up to Michelle Kwan.
5. Defending the Ladies title at the U.S. Nationals is not an easy thing to do. When Michelle Kwan won 2 back-to-back titles in 1998 and 1999, she joined a small list of skaters. Who in 1990 defended her national title?

Answer: Jill Trenary

Jill Trenary married ice dancer Christopher Dean, and has gone on to enjoy being a mother, and skating as a professional in a few made-for-T.V. competitions.
Source: Author donnylutz

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