Olympic Speed Skating Quiz

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1.

Who was the first athlete from any country to win back-to-back victories in 500m speed skating at the Olympics?
- A.
  
  Cathy Turner
- B.
  
  Ye Qiabo
- C.
  
  Sheila Young
- D.
  
  Bonnie Blair
Correct Answer
D. Bonnie Blair

Explanation
Bonnie Blair is the correct answer because she was the first athlete from any country to win back-to-back victories in the 500m speed skating event at the Olympics. This achievement demonstrates her exceptional skill and dominance in the sport, making her a trailblazer in the history of speed skating.

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2.

Yvonne van Gennip won three gold medals in speed skating at the 1988 Calgary Olympics for what country?
- A.
  
  France
- B.
  
  The Netherlands
- C.
  
  East Germany
- D.
  
  Norway
Correct Answer
B. The Netherlands

Explanation
Yvonne van Gennip won three gold medals in speed skating at the 1988 Calgary Olympics. This suggests that she was a successful speed skater. The answer "The Netherlands" is the correct choice because Yvonne van Gennip is a Dutch name, and the Netherlands is known for its strong tradition in speed skating.

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3.

Who won both the women's 500m and 1000m races in speed skating at the 1992 Albertville Olympics?
- A.
  
  Bonnie Blair
- B.
  
  Christa Luding
- C.
  
  Gunda Niemann
- D.
  
  Monique Garbrecht
Correct Answer
A. Bonnie Blair

Explanation
Bonnie Blair won both the women's 500m and 1000m races in speed skating at the 1992 Albertville Olympics.

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4.

At the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics, 9 of 12 speed skating medals were won by women from what country?
- A.
  
  The Netherlands
- B.
  
  United States
- C.
  
  Norway
- D.
  
  East Germany
Correct Answer
D. East Germany

Explanation
At the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics, East Germany won 9 out of 12 speed skating medals. This indicates that the women from East Germany were highly skilled and dominant in this particular sport during that time.

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5.

What did Dan Jansen do in his first speed skating race at the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics?
- A.
  
  Win A Gold Medal
- B.
  
  Win A Bronze Medal
- C.
  
  Fall
- D.
  
  Finish Fourth
Correct Answer
C. Fall

Explanation
In his first speed skating race at the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics, Dan Jansen fell.

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6.

Who was the only American to win a medal in either long or short track speed skating at the 1998 Olympics?
- A.
  
  Apolo Anton Ohno
- B.
  
  Christine Witty
- C.
  
  Bonnie Blair
- D.
  
  Dan Jansen
Correct Answer
B. Christine Witty

Explanation
Christine Witty was the only American to win a medal in either long or short track speed skating at the 1998 Olympics. This means that no other American athlete in either long or short track speed skating won a medal during that particular Olympic Games.

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7.

Who won the 500m long track speed skating gold by a "huge" 0.65 seconds at the 2006 Olympics?
- A.
  
  Casey Fitzrandolph
- B.
  
  Derek Parra
- C.
  
  Joey Cheek
- D.
  
  Apolo Anton Ohno
Correct Answer
C. Joey Cheek

Explanation
Joey Cheek won the 500m long track speed skating gold at the 2006 Olympics. He won by a "huge" 0.65 seconds, indicating a significant margin of victory over his competitors.

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8.

Which country won 6 gold medals in the 8 events of Short Track Speed Skating at the 2006 Torino Olympics?
- A.
  
  United States
- B.
  
  South Korea
- C.
  
  Canada
- D.
  
  China
Correct Answer
B. South Korea

Explanation
South Korea won 6 gold medals in the 8 events of Short Track Speed Skating at the 2006 Torino Olympics.

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9.

Who won the first Olympic short track speed skating 500-meter gold medal?
- A.
  
  Bonnie Blair
- B.
  
  Cathy Turner
- C.
  
  Ye Qiabo
- D.
  
  Sheila Young
Correct Answer
B. Cathy Turner

Explanation
Cathy Turner won the first Olympic short track speed skating 500-meter gold medal.

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10.

How many medals in speed skating did the U.S. win at the 1984 Winter Olympics after winning 8 in 1980?
- A.
  
  0
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  9
- D.
  
  6
Correct Answer
A. 0

Explanation
The U.S. did not win any medals in speed skating at the 1984 Winter Olympics. This is indicated by the answer choice of 0, which means that they did not win any medals in that particular event.

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11.

Who won the first U.S. gold medal in the debut of short track speed skating at the 1992 Olympics?
- A.
  
  Michael McMillen
- B.
  
  Cathy Turner
- C.
  
  Mark Lackie
- D.
  
  Nathalie Lambert
Correct Answer
B. Cathy Turner

Explanation
Cathy Turner won the first U.S. gold medal in the debut of short track speed skating at the 1992 Olympics.

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12.

Who won the 2006 Olympics 1500m speed skating gold in the confrontation between Shani Davis and Chad Hedrick?
- A.
  
  Chad Hedrick
- B.
  
  Sven Kramer
- C.
  
  Enrico Fabris
- D.
  
  Shani Davis
Correct Answer
C. Enrico Fabris

Explanation
Enrico Fabris won the 2006 Olympics 1500m speed skating gold in the confrontation between Shani Davis and Chad Hedrick.

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Olympic Speed Skating Quiz

Who was the first athlete from any country to win back-to-back victories in 500m speed skating at the Olympics?

Yvonne van Gennip won three gold medals in speed skating at the 1988 Calgary Olympics for what country?

Who won both the women's 500m and 1000m races in speed skating at the 1992 Albertville Olympics?

At the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics, 9 of 12 speed skating medals were won by women from what country?

What did Dan Jansen do in his first speed skating race at the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics?

Who was the only American to win a medal in either long or short track speed skating at the 1998 Olympics?

Who won the 500m long track speed skating gold by a "huge" 0.65 seconds at the 2006 Olympics?

Which country won 6 gold medals in the 8 events of Short Track Speed Skating at the 2006 Torino Olympics?

Who won the first Olympic short track speed skating 500-meter gold medal?

How many medals in speed skating did the U.S. win at the 1984 Winter Olympics after winning 8 in 1980?

Who won the first U.S. gold medal in the debut of short track speed skating at the 1992 Olympics?

Who won the 2006 Olympics 1500m speed skating gold in the confrontation between Shani Davis and Chad Hedrick?