Fred Grzybowski, Extreme Pogo

Fred Grzybowski, Extreme Pogo

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Physics, Physical Ed, Other

6th - 8th Grade

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Fred Grzybowski, a professional pogo stick performer, holds the world record for the most consecutive backflips on a pogo stick. He began pogoing at age 8 and moved to California to pursue it as a career. Fred travels globally, performing tricks and stunts. He holds the record for 8 backflips plus a dismount, totaling 9 flips. Additionally, Fred can surpass the Guinness World Record for pogo stick height, clearing over 8 feet compared to the current 6 feet record.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Fred Grzybowski start pogoing?

10 years old

6 years old

8 years old

12 years old

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant life change did Fred make to pursue pogoing as a career?

Moved to New York

Joined a circus

Started a YouTube channel

Moved to California

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Fred's current profession?

Pogo stick performer

Pogo stick designer

Pogo stick manufacturer

Pogo stick coach

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many backflips in a row does Fred hold the world record for?

9 flips

8 flips

7 flips

6 flips

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What height can Fred clear on a pogo stick, surpassing the Guinness World Record?

5 feet

6 feet

7 feet

8 feet