1956 Olympic gymnastics tryouts

1956 Olympic gymnastics tryouts

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Physical Ed, Arts, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers the final Olympic tryouts and AAU Championships at Pennsylvania State University, highlighting the physical demands of gymnastics. It features Fred Horner on the flying rings and Jack Beckner on the parallel bars, both prominent gymnasts. In the women's division, Sandra Ruddick excels, securing multiple titles. The video concludes with the selection of twelve gymnasts for the 1956 Olympic squad.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were the final Olympic tryouts and AAU Championships held?

Texas State University

California State University

New York University

Pennsylvania State University

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which gymnast is known for their performance on the flying rings?

Sandra Ruddick

Jack Beckner

Fred Horner

Dick Beckner

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the leader of the gymnastics team going to the November Olympic Games?

Sandra Ruddick

Fred Horner

Dick Beckner

Jack Beckner

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about Mrs. Sandra Ruddick's achievements?

She secured three individual titles in the qualifying events.

She is the coach of the women's team.

She won all four Olympic qualifying events.

She is the youngest gymnast in the competition.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many gymnasts were selected for the 1956 Olympic squad?

Ten

Twelve

Fifteen

Twenty