Gymnastics Facts and Trivia

Test your knowledge of gymnastics facts with this challenging gymnastics trivia quiz. There are a total of 12 multiple-choice trivia questions. Answers to the gymnastics facts trivia can be found at the end of the quiz.

1. Artistic gymnastics is the most prominent discipline in the sport of gymnastics. Which of the following is NOT one of the other disciplines?
a) Trampoline b) Rhythmic c) Acrobatic d) Aerobic e) Synchronized

2. How many artistic gymnastic events are performed by both male and female gymnasts?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) None

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the five men's events in gymnastics?
a) Pommel horse b) Still rings c) Uneven bars d) High bar e) Floor exercise

4. The most important competition in competitive gymnastics is ________.
a) The Olympics b) World Championships c) World Games d) Intercontinental Cup e) Both A and B

5. What is the governing body that oversees the sport of gymnastics?
a) FIG b) IOC c) FIFA d) FIBA e) ISU

6. How old does a gymnast have to be to compete in the Olympics?
a) 14 b) 16 c) 18 d) 21 e) There's no age limit

7. The Soviet Union is the all-time Olympic leader in men's gymnastics golds. Which country ranks second?
a) Japan b) USA c) Germany d) China e) France

8. Which country has never won a women's gold medal in artistic gymnastics?
a) France b) Sweden c) Netherlands d) Hungary e) Great Britain

9. The highest accolade for an individual gymnast is winning ________.
a) The team competition b) The all-round event c) An apparatus event

10. Which of these objects is NOT used to perform rhythmic gymnastics?
a) Rope b) Hoop c) Cape d) Ribbon e) Juggling clubs

11. Gymnastics is known to improve one's ________.
a) Physical strength b) Balance c) Flexibility d) Agility e) All of the above

12. True or False. The score of 10 is the highest one can achieve in artistic gymnastics.

Answer Key:
1)e 2)b 3)c 4)a 5)a 6)b 7)a 8)e 9)b 10)c 11)e 12)False

Classification:
Expert - more than 9 correct
Intermediate - 7 to 9 correct
Novice - less than 7 correct