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U.S. Ladies Figure Skaters Trivia Quiz

How well do you know your ladies figure skaters?

A multiple-choice quiz by ohio_music_guy. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ohio_music_guy

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
219,387

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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461

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which US lady figure skater was in line to become the 1994 US Senior National Champion, after Tonya Harding was stripped of her title for her part in the attack on Nancy Kerrigan? Hint

Lisa Ervin

Tonia Kwiatkowski

Nicole Bobek

Michelle Kwan

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Question 2 of 10

2. Sasha Cohen and Tonya Harding are the first two US ladies to complete the triple axel jump in competition.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the 1995 World bronze medalist? Hint

Nicole Bobek

Nancy Kerrigan

Michelle Kwan

Sarah Hughes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which US lady figure skater made recurring appearances on the PBS show Sesame Street? Hint

Peggy Fleming

Kristy Yamaguchi

Jill Trenary

Nancy Kerrigan

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which US lady figure skater lost her mother in a car crash on their way to the 2005 US Nationals? Hint

Angela Nikodinov

Naomi Nari Nam

Amber Corwin

Sydney Vogel

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which US ladies skater had a program set to the "Shoop, Shoop Song", after turning pro? Hint

Caryn Kadavy

Nicole Bobek

Nancy Kerrigan

Tonia Kwiatkowski

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who won the silver medal at the 2005-06 Smart One's Skate America? Hint

Emily Hughes

Beatrisa Liang

Alissa Czisny

Sasha Cohen

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which US Ladies' skater had received numerous deductions in the past for pre-rotating her triple jumps? Hint

Amber Corwin

Andrea Gardiner

Angela Nikodinov

Ye Bin Mok

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which US Ladies' skater had a brother that died on a flight that crashed in Pennsylvannia on September 11th, 2001? Hint

JoAnna Glick

Erin Pearl

Angela Lien

Sydney Vogel

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first US ladies' figure skater to win an Olympic Gold medal without ever being crowned the US Champion? Hint

Kristi Yamaguchi

Tara Lipinski

Sarah Hughes

Peggy Fleming

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which US lady figure skater was in line to become the 1994 US Senior National Champion, after Tonya Harding was stripped of her title for her part in the attack on Nancy Kerrigan?

Answer: Michelle Kwan

Michelle finished second in the 1994 Nationals. Even though Harding was stripped of her title, the USFSA decided to leave the title vacant.

2. Sasha Cohen and Tonya Harding are the first two US ladies to complete the triple axel jump in competition.

Answer: False

Kimmie Meissner and Tonya Harding were the first two ladies to successfully complete the triple axel in competition.

3. Who was the 1995 World bronze medalist?

Answer: Nicole Bobek

It was Nicole Bobek who stood on the World podium. It was her first and last World medal.

4. Which US lady figure skater made recurring appearances on the PBS show Sesame Street?

Answer: Peggy Fleming

Peggy Fleming made several appearances on the children's show.

5. Which US lady figure skater lost her mother in a car crash on their way to the 2005 US Nationals?

Answer: Angela Nikodinov

Angela lost her mother and sustained injuries of her own. She withdrew from the competition.

6. Which US ladies skater had a program set to the "Shoop, Shoop Song", after turning pro?

Answer: Tonia Kwiatkowski

Tonia Kwiatkowski performed dressed in skates the were made to look like black patton leather shoes!

7. Who won the silver medal at the 2005-06 Smart One's Skate America?

Answer: Alissa Czisny

Alissa, who wasn't even originally scheduled to compete, ended up winning the free program. Her scores were a personal best and she won the silver medal.

8. Which US Ladies' skater had received numerous deductions in the past for pre-rotating her triple jumps?

Answer: Amber Corwin

Amber Corwin repeatedly had points deducted for this action. Dick Button always griped that she was actually doing 2 1/2 revolutions instead of 3.

9. Which US Ladies' skater had a brother that died on a flight that crashed in Pennsylvannia on September 11th, 2001?

Answer: JoAnna Glick

JoAnna skated a special tribute to her brother at the USFSA Skating Tribute to all the 9/11 victims.

10. Who was the first US ladies' figure skater to win an Olympic Gold medal without ever being crowned the US Champion?

Answer: Sarah Hughes

Sarah had never won the US National Championships, but out-skated her fellow rivals Michelle Kwan and Sasha Cohen to take the gold at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games.

Source: Author ohio_music_guy

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