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Extreme Sports: Boards, Ropes and Big Air

SheelonSportsSportsEnglishGrades 6-8Published Aug 5, 2026

Skateboarding, climbing, surfing and snowboarding. Ten questions on the sports that grew out of street corners and beaches and ended up at the Olympic Games.

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  1. What is an 'ollie' in skateboarding?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    AA jump with the board staying at your feet
    BA slide along a metal rail
    CA turn made on the back wheels
    DA landing with both feet off the board
  2. Which of these became an Olympic sport at the Tokyo Games?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    AParkour running
    BSkateboarding
    CWingsuit flying
    DBungee jumping
  3. In climbing, 'bouldering' is done without ropes.

    True / False · 20s

    TRUE
    FALSE
  4. What is a halfpipe?Multiple Choice · 20s
  5. Which American skateboarder famously landed the first 900 in competition? Family name is enough.Type Answer · 30s
  6. In surfing, what is a 'wipeout'?Multiple Choice · 20s
  7. A climbing partner who manages the rope is called a belayer.True / False · 20s
  8. What is parkour?Multiple Choice · 20s
  9. Which annual event is best known for extreme sports competition?Multiple Choice · 20s
  10. What safety item should every skater wear on their head? (one word)Type Answer · 30s

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