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9731
What is the quickest possible checkmate called?
A. Scholar's Mate
B. Fool's Mate
C. Smothered Mate
D. Back Rank Mate
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Fool's Mate is the fastest possible checkmate, occurring after just two moves by Black.
9732
What is a 'Team Time Trial' (TTT)?
A. A race where team members race against each other
B. A race where the whole team rides together against the clock
C. A relay race
D. A qualification round
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In a TTT, the entire team rides in a tight formation to set the fastest collective time, with the time usually taken on the 4th or 5th rider crossing the line.
9733
What is the 'Hour Record'?
A. The longest distance cycled in one hour on a velodrome
B. The fastest time to ride 100km
C. Staying upright on a bike for one hour
D. The most laps completed in an hour on a dirt track
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The Hour Record is a prestigious challenge where a cyclist attempts to cover the greatest possible distance in 60 minutes from a standing start.
9734
Which legendary cyclist was nicknamed 'The Cannibal'?
A. Lance Armstrong
B. Bernard Hinault
C. Eddy Merckx
D. Miguel Indurain
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Eddy Merckx is widely considered the greatest cyclist of all time and was nicknamed 'The Cannibal' for his insatiable desire to win every race.
9735
What is a 'time trial'?
A. A race where everyone starts together
B. A race against the clock where riders start individually
C. A practice session
D. A race restricted by age
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In a time trial, cyclists race alone against the clock (rather than against other riders directly) to secure the fastest time.
9736
What is an 'Inquiry'?
A. Asking for water
B. A formal protest of the D-score (Difficulty) by the coach
C. A protest of the E-score (Execution)
D. Asking the judge for a date
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Coaches can file an inquiry to challenge the Difficulty score if they believe a skill was missed or devalued. The Execution score generally cannot be protested.
9737
Who is Vitaly Scherbo?
A. A Rhythmic gymnast
B. A Belarusian gymnast who won 6 Gold medals at the 1992 Olympics
C. The inventor of the Vault
D. A current FIG president
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Vitaly Scherbo delivered one of the greatest performances in history at the Barcelona 1992 Games, winning 6 out of 8 possible gold medals in Men's Gymnastics.
9738
What is 'Podium Training'?
A. The medal ceremony
B. The official practice session on the competition equipment in the arena
C. Strength training
D. Media interviews
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Podium training allows gymnasts to test the specific equipment in the main arena (raised on a podium) a day or two before the competition.
9739
In which year was the 'Perfect 10' scoring system officially replaced by the current open-ended scoring system?
A. 2000
B. 2004
C. 2006
D. 2010
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Following the scoring controversies at the 2004 Athens Olympics, the FIG introduced the new open-ended Code of Points in 2006, separating Difficulty and Execution.
9740
How many apparatuses are contested in Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG)?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 3
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Women compete on four apparatuses: Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor Exercise.
