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Legends of the Board: Iconic Athletes

Description: Test your knowledge about the legendary athletes who made their mark in the world of board sports, from surfing to skateboarding and snowboarding.
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Who is considered the 'Father of Modern Surfing' and is credited with popularizing the sport in Hawaii?

  1. Duke Kahanamoku

  2. Kelly Slater

  3. Tom Curren

  4. Andy Irons


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Duke Kahanamoku, known as the 'Father of Modern Surfing', was a Hawaiian surfer, swimmer, and waterman who played a pivotal role in popularizing surfing worldwide.

Which skateboarder is known for his signature move, the '900', which involves completing two and a half rotations in the air?

  1. Tony Hawk

  2. Rodney Mullen

  3. Bob Burnquist

  4. Ryan Sheckler


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tony Hawk is widely regarded as one of the greatest skateboarders of all time and is known for his innovative tricks, including the '900', which he landed in 1999.

Who is the only snowboarder to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe event?

  1. Shaun White

  2. Kelly Clark

  3. Hannah Teter

  4. Torah Bright


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shaun White is an American snowboarder who has won three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe event, from 2006 to 2010.

Which surfer is known for her record-breaking seven world surfing championships?

  1. Stephanie Gilmore

  2. Carissa Moore

  3. Sally Fitzgibbons

  4. Tyler Wright


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stephanie Gilmore is an Australian surfer who has won a record-breaking seven world surfing championships, making her one of the most successful female surfers of all time.

Who is considered the 'Godfather of Freestyle Skateboarding' and is known for his pioneering tricks and innovative style?

  1. Rodney Mullen

  2. Tony Hawk

  3. Bob Burnquist

  4. Ryan Sheckler


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rodney Mullen is widely regarded as the 'Godfather of Freestyle Skateboarding' and is known for his groundbreaking tricks and innovative style, which revolutionized the sport.

Which snowboarder is known for his signature move, the 'McTwist', which involves a 540-degree rotation with a grab?

  1. Shaun White

  2. Terje Haakonsen

  3. Travis Rice

  4. Mark McMorris


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Terje Haakonsen, a Norwegian snowboarder, is known for his signature move, the 'McTwist', which involves a 540-degree rotation with a grab.

Who is the only surfer to win three consecutive world surfing championships twice?

  1. Kelly Slater

  2. Tom Curren

  3. Andy Irons

  4. Mick Fanning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kelly Slater is the only surfer to win three consecutive world surfing championships twice, a feat he achieved in the 1990s and again in the early 2000s.

Which skateboarder is known for his signature move, the 'Impossible', which involves a 360-degree flip while keeping the board under his feet?

  1. Rodney Mullen

  2. Tony Hawk

  3. Bob Burnquist

  4. Ryan Sheckler


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rodney Mullen is known for his signature move, the 'Impossible', which involves a 360-degree flip while keeping the board under his feet.

Who is considered the 'Queen of the Arctic' and is known for her groundbreaking achievements in big-mountain snowboarding?

  1. Traci DesLauriers

  2. Hannah Teter

  3. Torah Bright

  4. Kelly Clark


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Traci DesLauriers is considered the 'Queen of the Arctic' and is known for her groundbreaking achievements in big-mountain snowboarding, including being the first woman to land a double backflip in the Arctic.

Which surfer is known for his signature move, the 'Air Reverse', which involves a 360-degree aerial rotation with a grab?

  1. Kelly Slater

  2. Tom Curren

  3. Andy Irons

  4. Mick Fanning


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tom Curren is known for his signature move, the 'Air Reverse', which involves a 360-degree aerial rotation with a grab.

Who is considered the 'Godfather of Modern Skateboarding' and is credited with popularizing the sport in the 1970s?

  1. Tony Alva

  2. Stacy Peralta

  3. Jay Adams

  4. Rodney Mullen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tony Alva is considered the 'Godfather of Modern Skateboarding' and is credited with popularizing the sport in the 1970s through his innovative tricks and aggressive style.

Which snowboarder is known for his signature move, the 'Cab Double Cork 1260', which involves a 1260-degree rotation with a backside grab?

  1. Shaun White

  2. Terje Haakonsen

  3. Travis Rice

  4. Mark McMorris


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mark McMorris is known for his signature move, the 'Cab Double Cork 1260', which involves a 1260-degree rotation with a backside grab.

Who is the only surfer to win the world surfing championship in three different decades?

  1. Kelly Slater

  2. Tom Curren

  3. Andy Irons

  4. Mick Fanning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kelly Slater is the only surfer to win the world surfing championship in three different decades, a feat he achieved in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s.

Which skateboarder is known for his signature move, the 'Heelflip', which involves a 360-degree flip with the heel of the foot?

  1. Rodney Mullen

  2. Tony Hawk

  3. Bob Burnquist

  4. Ryan Sheckler


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rodney Mullen is known for his signature move, the 'Heelflip', which involves a 360-degree flip with the heel of the foot.

Who is considered the 'Mother of Freestyle Skateboarding' and is known for her groundbreaking tricks and innovative style?

  1. Elissa Steamer

  2. Leticia Bufoni

  3. Nyjah Huston

  4. Mariah Duran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elissa Steamer is considered the 'Mother of Freestyle Skateboarding' and is known for her groundbreaking tricks and innovative style, which revolutionized women's skateboarding.

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