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Elements of Swimming Trivia Quiz

A little quiz on swimming, covering a lot of ground. ****Note, all questions regarding legality of things is referring to Illinois and IHSA.

A multiple-choice quiz by bgswim50free. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bgswim50free

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
241,258

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
753

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Question 1 of 10

1. What are the order of the strokes in individual medley (all levels)? Hint

Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle

Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, Freestyle

Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly

Breaststroke, Butterfly, Freestyle, Backstroke

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Question 2 of 10

2. The order of a medley relay is the same as an individual medley (all levels).

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the longest race you can swim in a pool at the high school level? Hint

1850 y

1250 y

500y

2000 y

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following is not a ritual for swimmers before a meet? Hint

Carbo load

Drink a ton of caffeine

Warm-up exercises

Shave

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was Michael Phelps often compared to? Hint

Mark Spitz

Brendan Hanson

Aaron Piersol

Tom Wilkins

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Question 6 of 10

6. Is it legal to swim breastroke in a freestyle event?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. It is legal to swim for a high school team and USA swimming team at the same time.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What stroke was Kurt Grote known for in his beautiful form? Hint

Freestyle

Butterfly

Breaststroke

Backstroke

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Question 9 of 10

9. What stroke does the zipper drill improve? Hint

backstroke

breaststroke

butterfly

freestyle

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following was Michael Phelps' coach? Hint

Paul Yetter

Eddie Reese

Bob Bowman

Gregg Troy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the order of the strokes in individual medley (all levels)?

Answer: Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle

A lot of swimmers like the fact that backstroke is right after butterfly, a little time to "rest", as the back is not as hard as the fly.

2. The order of a medley relay is the same as an individual medley (all levels).

Answer: false

You have to start with backstroke, you can't do an exchange from any other stroke to back, it has to start in the water.

3. What is the longest race you can swim in a pool at the high school level?

Answer: 500y

A greater distance is achieved at the college level.

4. Which of the following is not a ritual for swimmers before a meet?

Answer: Drink a ton of caffeine

Caffeine leads to dehydration which leads to lactic acid (which is also known as cramps).

5. Who was Michael Phelps often compared to?

Answer: Mark Spitz

Especially after Michael's legendary performance at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.

6. Is it legal to swim breastroke in a freestyle event?

Answer: yes

It is pretty much impossible to be disqualified in a freestyle event. Only things like false starts and touching the bottom can get you dq'ed.

7. It is legal to swim for a high school team and USA swimming team at the same time.

Answer: false

Absolutely not, they call it a conflict of interest.

8. What stroke was Kurt Grote known for in his beautiful form?

Answer: Breaststroke

He was often called a jewel.

9. What stroke does the zipper drill improve?

Answer: freestyle

You drag your hand up the side of your body, it helps your recovery position for freestyle.

10. Which of the following was Michael Phelps' coach?

Answer: Bob Bowman

He began with Bob at the North Baltimore Swim Club (NBSC).

Source: Author bgswim50free

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