Gymnastics Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast (Mini #48)

Stretch before attempting anything truly challenging, because it’s time for Gymnastics trivia for today’s bonus episode of Olympics Trivia.

Easily one of the most watched sports during the Olympics, here’s your chance to play some Gymnastics Trivia (or just learn something about the sport).

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Episode Introduction

Stretch before attempting anything truly challenging, because it’s time for Gymnastics trivia for today’s bonus episode of Olympics Trivia.

One of the most popular sports during the Olympics, Gymnastics has fans from all over the world. How well do you know the sport?

I’m your host, Brian Rollins, this is the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast, and it’s time to show the judges what you’ve got.

Gymnastics Trivia Questions

As of 2023, what nation has won the most Olympic medals in gymnastics?
a. The Soviet Union with 182 medals. They are followed by the United States, Japan, and China.
Men’s gymnastics have been in the games since 1896. Women didn’t get to join until what year?
a. 1928 with the Amsterdam games
How many events make up the Men’s All-Around competition?
a. Six. Floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, and high bar.
With 18 medals, who holds the record for most Olympic gymnastics medals?
a. Larisa Latynina of the Soviet Union. She competed in the 56, 60, and 64 games.
Introduced to the Olympics in 1984, what gymnastics event features hoops, balls, clubs, ribbon, and rope?
a. Rhythmic Gymnastics
While no one nation has dominated the sport for a long time, which nation walked away with the most gymnastics medals in the 2020 Games?
a. China. The United States won the most medals in 2016.
With a combined 37 Olympic and World Championship medals, who is the most decorated gymnast of all time?
a. Simone Biles. She will likely add to that count with the 2024 Paris games.
What Romanian gymnast was the first to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics?
a. Nadia Comăneci. She scored it at the 1976 games in Montreal.
How many events make up the Women’s all-around competition?
a. Four. Balance beam, Floor exercise, Uneven bars, and the Vault
What four events make up the women’s all-around?
a. Balance beam, Floor exercise, Uneven bars, and Vault

Episode Conclusion

And that’s it for Gymnastics Trivia. How did you score? A perfect 10 or something a little more modest? You’ll have two more attempts at Olympics trivia this week. See you back here tomorrow.

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