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14751
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.
14752
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.
14753
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.
14754
What is the 'Oksana Chusovitina' famous for?
A. Retiring at age 15
B. Competing in 8 Olympic Games
C. Never winning a medal
D. Inventing the Floor mat
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Oksana Chusovitina is a legendary gymnast who competed in 8 consecutive Olympics (1992–2020), representing the USSR, Unified Team, Germany, and Uzbekistan.
14755
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.
14756
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.
14757
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.
14758
How many gymnasts are typically on an Olympic team (since Tokyo 2020)?
A. 7
B. 6
C. 4 or 5 depending on the specific cycle rules
D. 2
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Team sizes have fluctuated. It was 5 for many years, reduced to 4 for Tokyo 2020, and returned to 5 for Paris 2024.
14759
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.
14760
How many apparatuses are contested in Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG)?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
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Men compete on six apparatuses: Floor Exercise, Pommel Horse, Still Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bar.
