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10 Swimming Questions | Sports Other Trivia Quiz

General Swimming Facts. Do you know your stuff?!

A multiple-choice quiz by cerealqueen. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
cerealqueen

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
290,535

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the order of swim strokes in the Individual Medley? Hint

Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle, Butterfly

Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, Breaststroke

Breaststroke, Freestyle, Butterfly, Backstroke

Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle

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Question 2 of 10

2. For which swimming stroke is diving not recommended to start a race? Hint

Backstroke

Freestyle

Breaststroke

Butterfly

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the piece of equipment often used to assist in training when swimming arms only? Hint

Pull Buoy

Goggles

Kickboard

Arm Bands

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which events combine with swimming to form a triathlon? Hint

Cycling and Rifle Shooting

Rowing and Running

Running and Cycling

Long Jump and Pole Vault

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Question 5 of 10

5. Many children learning to swim do so with foam discs on their arms. What are these otherwise known as? Hint

Biscuits

Cakes

Crackers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Is swimming recognised as an event in the Winter Olympic Games?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which strokes require a "two-hand-touch" in competitive swimming? Hint

Frontcrawl and Backstroke

Breaststroke and Butterfly

Breaststroke and Freestyle

Butterfly and Backstroke

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is a simple swimming stroke, often the first taught to young children? Hint

Dog Paddle

Rabbit Paddle

Cat Paddle

Monkey Paddle

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these strokes is not a lifesaving stroke? Hint

Extended Arm Tow

Sculling

Vice Grip and Trawl

Lifesaving Breaststroke

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which year did swimming in the Olympics first happen in a pool rather than in open water? Hint

1908

1900

1924

1912

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the order of swim strokes in the Individual Medley?

Answer: Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle

Each stroke should have an equal part of the overall distance. In an IM, freestyle means the swimmer may swim any style, other than backstroke, breaststroke or butterfly. Most swimmers choose to swim front crawl.

2. For which swimming stroke is diving not recommended to start a race?

Answer: Backstroke

The first time backstroke was demonstrated was at the Olympic Games in Stockholm in 1912 by the American swimmer Hebner.

3. What is the name of the piece of equipment often used to assist in training when swimming arms only?

Answer: Pull Buoy

Hand paddles can also be used to build arm strength, and are often used alongside pull buoys.

4. Which events combine with swimming to form a triathlon?

Answer: Running and Cycling

Triathletes in the swimming leg usually kick their legs less than most swimmers as they are preserving their energy for the running and cycling stages.

5. Many children learning to swim do so with foam discs on their arms. What are these otherwise known as?

Answer: Biscuits

These sit on the upper arm and are worn instead of armbands.

6. Is swimming recognised as an event in the Winter Olympic Games?

Answer: No

But is is an event in the Summer Olympic Games, and has been since the games began in 1896.

7. Which strokes require a "two-hand-touch" in competitive swimming?

Answer: Breaststroke and Butterfly

Swimmers are disqualified if they do not touch the wall with both hands simultaneously.

8. Which of these is a simple swimming stroke, often the first taught to young children?

Answer: Dog Paddle

It is characterised by the swimmer lying on their chest and moving their hands and legs alternately in a manner reminiscent of how dogs swim.

9. Which of these strokes is not a lifesaving stroke?

Answer: Sculling

Vice Grip and Trawl is used primarily in the case of a spinal injury. Extended Arm Tow and Lifesaving Breaststroke are more general lifesaving strokes.

10. In which year did swimming in the Olympics first happen in a pool rather than in open water?

Answer: 1908

In the 1896 Olympic Games, the swimming happened in the Mediterranean Sea. In 1900 it was in The Seine River and in 1904 it was in an artificial lake!

Source: Author cerealqueen

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