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Jul 21
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Which sport uses a scoring system called a 'perfect 10' to denote flawless performance?

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The answer

Gymnastics

The answer was Gymnastics. Here's the why, the decoys, and the source trail.


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Why it's right

Gymnastics traditionally used a 'perfect 10' scoring system to indicate a routine without any deductions, symbolizing perfection.


Source trail

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About the choices

A good trivia question makes the wrong answers feel close. Here is the clean read on the set.

  • Gymnastics - correct answer.
  • Figure skating - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
  • Diving - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
  • Ski jumping - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.

What to remember

Gymnastics is the one to remember. Gymnastics traditionally used a 'perfect 10' scoring system to indicate a routine without any deductions, symbolizing perfection. Nadia Comăneci was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics in 1976, a historic moment in the sport.


How readers answered
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Sources: Wikipedia