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Gymnastics Controversies and Scandals

Description: Test your knowledge on the controversies and scandals that have shaken the world of gymnastics.
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Which gymnast was at the center of the 1984 Olympic judging scandal?

  1. Nadia Comaneci

  2. Mary Lou Retton

  3. Julianne McNamara

  4. Ecaterina Szabo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Julianne McNamara, a Romanian-born American gymnast, was awarded the bronze medal in the all-around competition at the 1984 Olympics, but was later stripped of her medal after it was discovered that she was ineligible to compete for the United States.

What was the name of the Romanian gymnastics coach who was accused of physical and emotional abuse of his athletes?

  1. Bela Karolyi

  2. Octavian Belu

  3. Adrian Stoica

  4. Mircea Lucescu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bela Karolyi, a Romanian-born American gymnastics coach, was accused of physical and emotional abuse of his athletes, including Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton. He was later banned from coaching gymnastics in the United States.

Which gymnast was the subject of the 2020 documentary "Athlete A"?

  1. Simone Biles

  2. Aly Raisman

  3. McKayla Maroney

  4. Gabby Douglas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

McKayla Maroney, a former American gymnast, was the subject of the 2020 documentary "Athlete A", which exposed the sexual abuse scandal involving former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.

What was the name of the USA Gymnastics president who resigned in 2018 amid the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal?

  1. Steve Penny

  2. Kerry Perry

  3. Martha Karolyi

  4. Valeri Liukin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Steve Penny, the president of USA Gymnastics from 2005 to 2017, resigned in 2018 amid the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. He was later charged with tampering with evidence related to the scandal.

Which gymnast was the first to publicly accuse Larry Nassar of sexual abuse?

  1. Simone Biles

  2. Aly Raisman

  3. McKayla Maroney

  4. Gabby Douglas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aly Raisman, a former American gymnast, was the first to publicly accuse Larry Nassar of sexual abuse in 2017. Her courage inspired other gymnasts to come forward with their own stories of abuse.

How many gymnasts have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse by Larry Nassar?

  1. Over 100

  2. Over 200

  3. Over 300

  4. Over 400


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Over 300 gymnasts have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse by Larry Nassar, making it one of the largest sexual abuse scandals in sports history.

What was the name of the independent investigation commissioned by USA Gymnastics to examine the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal?

  1. The Mitchell Report

  2. The Mueller Report

  3. The Nassar Report

  4. The SafeSport Report


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nassar Report, also known as the "Independent Investigation into the Circumstances Surrounding the Nassar Case," was commissioned by USA Gymnastics to examine the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. The report was released in 2018 and found that USA Gymnastics had failed to protect its athletes from Nassar's abuse.

What was the name of the law that was passed in 2018 in response to the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal?

  1. The Safe Sport Act

  2. The Nassar Act

  3. The Athlete Protection Act

  4. The Gymnastics Safety Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Safe Sport Act, also known as the "Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017," was passed in 2018 in response to the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. The law requires amateur athletic organizations to adopt policies and procedures to prevent and respond to sexual abuse.

Which gymnast was the first to win the all-around gold medal at three consecutive Olympic Games?

  1. Nadia Comaneci

  2. Mary Lou Retton

  3. Simone Biles

  4. Ecaterina Szabo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Simone Biles, an American gymnast, is the first gymnast to win the all-around gold medal at three consecutive Olympic Games (2016, 2020, and 2021).

Which gymnast was known as the "Pocket Rocket" due to her small stature?

  1. Nadia Comaneci

  2. Mary Lou Retton

  3. Dominique Dawes

  4. Shannon Miller


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dominique Dawes, an American gymnast, was known as the "Pocket Rocket" due to her small stature and powerful tumbling skills.

Which gymnast was the first African-American woman to win the all-around gold medal at the World Championships?

  1. Simone Biles

  2. Gabby Douglas

  3. Dominique Dawes

  4. Shawn Johnson


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gabby Douglas, an American gymnast, was the first African-American woman to win the all-around gold medal at the World Championships in 2011.

Which gymnast was known for her signature move, the "Mustafina Flip"?

  1. Aliya Mustafina

  2. Simone Biles

  3. Gabby Douglas

  4. McKayla Maroney


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aliya Mustafina, a Russian gymnast, is known for her signature move, the "Mustafina Flip", a difficult release move on the uneven bars.

Which gymnast was the first to perform a triple-twisting double somersault on the floor exercise?

  1. Simone Biles

  2. McKayla Maroney

  3. Aly Raisman

  4. Gabby Douglas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Simone Biles, an American gymnast, was the first to perform a triple-twisting double somersault on the floor exercise in 2013.

Which gymnast was known as the "Human Flag" for her ability to hold a horizontal position on the uneven bars?

  1. Nadia Comaneci

  2. Mary Lou Retton

  3. Dominique Dawes

  4. Shannon Miller


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shannon Miller, an American gymnast, was known as the "Human Flag" for her ability to hold a horizontal position on the uneven bars.

Which gymnast was the first to win the all-around gold medal at the Olympic Games and the World Championships in the same year?

  1. Nadia Comaneci

  2. Mary Lou Retton

  3. Simone Biles

  4. Ecaterina Szabo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nadia Comaneci, a Romanian gymnast, was the first to win the all-around gold medal at the Olympic Games and the World Championships in the same year (1976).

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