What is a U-shaped skating ramp called?
AnswerHalfpipe
A halfpipe has two curved walls facing each other.
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7 fact-checked facts about skateboarding and ice skating, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What part of an ice skate glides on the ice?
AnswerThe blade
A thin metal blade glides on the ice.
Going deeper
The ollie is named after whose nickname?
AnswerAlan Gelfand
Alan 'Ollie' Gelfand developed the move in the late 1970s.
At which Olympics did skateboarding debut?
AnswerTokyo 2020
Skateboarding debuted at the Tokyo 2020 Games, held in 2021.
What is the sandpaper-like surface on top of a skateboard called?
AnswerGrip tape
Grip tape keeps shoes from slipping.
Expert level
Which skater is credited with inventing the flatground ollie?
AnswerRodney Mullen
Rodney Mullen adapted the ollie to flat ground.
In what year did Frank Zamboni build his first ice resurfacer?
Answer1949
The first Zamboni machine appeared in 1949.
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