Figure skating is an age-old sport that has captivated audiences around the world for centuries. It is a graceful and athletic form of ice skating that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and artistry. Skaters must master a variety of spins, jumps, and steps to demonstrate their skill and finesse on the ice. Beyond its aesthetic beauty, figure skating is a sport full of incredible feats of athleticism, endurance, and sheer strength. As a competitive sport, figure skating requires skaters to demonstrate specialized techniques, spins, and jumps to score points from judges. From icy outdoor rinks to the bright lights of indoor arenas, figure skating is a highly popular sport that will continue to thrill and inspire. Test your knowledge of figure skating trivia with our quiz!
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1) What is a double loop jump?
2) What type of jump is a camel spin?
3) What is the minimum number of required elements a skater must perform in the short program?
4) What is the name of the 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics host city?
5) How much time do skaters have to complete the free skate program?
6) What is the name of the signature crossovers done by skaters during their performances?
7) Who was the first skater to successfully land a quadruple jump?
8) What is the name of the lift where one skater holds the other by their ankles while they spin?
9) What is the name of the element in figure skating where the skater performs a traveling jump in the air?
10) What is the name of the award given to the skater who receives the highest program component score?
11) What is the minimum age a skater must be to compete in the Olympics?
12) Who is credited with inventing the axel jump?
13) What is the name of the award given to the skater with the highest technical score?
14) What is the minimum number of required elements a skater must perform in the free skate program?
15) What is the name of the figure skating discipline that consists of spins, jumps, lifts, and death spirals?
16) What is the name of the governing body of figure skating?
17) What is the name of the element in figure skating where the skater jumps from a backward outside edge and lands on the same foot?
18) What is the highest level of achievement in figure skating?
19) How much time do skaters have to complete the short program?
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