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Canadian Skaters [1] Trivia Quiz

The Americans seem to be on top of the world, but what about those up and coming Canadian heroes?

A multiple-choice quiz by iansgurl. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
iansgurl

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
121,069

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

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Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

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Question 1 of 5

1. Who overcame a disasterous short program, to win his second Canadian title in 2003? (Hint - he skated to "Crazy Benny" by Safri Duo for his short and wore a very colourful outfit!) Hint

Emanuel Sandhu

Elvis Stojko

Kurt Browning

Ben Ferreria

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Question 2 of 5

2. Jennifer Robinson made history with the number of Canadian championships that she had won after the 2003 Canadian National Championships. How many was it? Hint

3. At the 2003 Canadian Championships, Shae-Lynn Bourne and Victor Kraatz won another Canadian title to go along with another World medal, which they won in 2002 in Nagano, Japan. How many Canadian, and how many World medals did that make? Hint

12C and 3W

10C and 5W

14C and 4W

10C and 7W

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Question 4 of 5

4. In a surprise showing at the 2003 Canadian championshIps, this brand new pair leaped to second place in the long program and into the hearts of Canadians everywhere. Who were they? (Hint - the male part of this pair has an uncle who is a Canadian pairs skater as well) Hint

Kris and Kristy Wirtz

Jaime Sale and David Pelletier

Jacinthe Lariviere and Lenny Faustino

Elizabeth Putnam and Sean Wirtz

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Question 5 of 5

5. What skater from Quebec placed third in the Canadian ladies event in 2002, second in 2003, and also won the 2001 Junior National Championships? Hint

Joannie Rochette

Jennifer Robinson

Annie Bellemare

Lauren Wilson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who overcame a disasterous short program, to win his second Canadian title in 2003? (Hint - he skated to "Crazy Benny" by Safri Duo for his short and wore a very colourful outfit!)

Answer: Emanuel Sandhu

After the short program, Ben Ferreria was on top with a clean short program, but Sandhu pulled out all the big tricks to jump from 3rd to 1st. Emanual, a former student at the Toronto Dance Academy, dazzled audiences world wide with his unique style, flow and an undeniable presence, as soon as he gets builds more consistency, he will definitely be a contender in international competition.

2. Jennifer Robinson made history with the number of Canadian championships that she had won after the 2003 Canadian National Championships. How many was it?

Answer: 6

In 2003, Jennifer became the first woman to win 6 Canadian National titles. The medal she won in 2003 was her first as a married woman. Married to former skater Shane Denisen, she enjoys music and painting when not involved in the world of rigorous training.

Answer: 10C and 5W

Shae and Vic won their final national title at the 2002 Canadians. After a decade of wonderful amateur skating, 2003 was their last season as amateurs and they enter the world of the pro ranks!

Answer: Elizabeth Putnam and Sean Wirtz

Putnam and Wirtz had an incredible free program and jumped to second in the long and third overall. At the same championships, Sean's uncle, Kris, and his wife Kristy, were forced to withdraw after an injury sustained during the warmup.

5. What skater from Quebec placed third in the Canadian ladies event in 2002, second in 2003, and also won the 2001 Junior National Championships?

Answer: Joannie Rochette

Rochette captured the silver, after only having returned to the ice 6 weeks prior due to an injury. She was the bronze medallist in 2002 and the Canadian junior champion in 2001. She has a great mix of incredible power and beautiful artistry.

Source: Author iansgurl

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