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Quiz about Michael Phelps Americas Swimmer

Michael Phelps: America's Swimmer Quiz

This quiz is based on Michael Phelps. Questions will be about his life and career.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bandgeek237. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Bandgeek237

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
295,333

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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413

Question 1 of 10

1. Michael Phelps has competed in many different competitions through the years. Which of the following has he never competed in? Hint

Pan Pacific Championships

Olympics

FINA Swimming World Cup

World Aquatics Championships

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Question 2 of 10

2. Michael's career has been very successful due to his coach. Who coached him to the Olympics? Hint

His father, Fred Phelps

Bob Bowman

His Sister, Whiney Phelps

Mark Spitz

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Question 3 of 10

3. As a child, Michael was diagnosed as having what? Hint

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Autism

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

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Question 4 of 10

4. What were the first Olympic games that Michael Phelps participated in? Hint

2004 Summer Olympics

1996 Summer Olympics

2008 Summer Olympics

2000 Summer Olympics

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Question 5 of 10

5. During the 2000 Olympic games, what medal did Michael receive? Hint

Bronze

Gold

He did not receive one

Silver

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following events did Michael Phelps not receive a gold medal for in the 2004 Olympics? Hint

200-meter butterfly

200-meter freestyle

4 x 100 meter medley relay

100-meter butterfly

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Question 7 of 10

7. At the end of the 2004 Olympics, Michael had how many medals all together? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Michael has many honors and awards. Which of the following is not one of the awards he has received? Hint

James E. Sullivan Award

Teen Choice Award

Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year

ESPY

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Question 9 of 10

9. At what university was Michael Phelps enrolled? Hint

University of Florida

University of Maryland

University of Michigan

Towson University

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Question 10 of 10

10. During the 2008 Olympic games, Michael set a record for most gold medals at a single game. How many did he win? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Michael Phelps has competed in many different competitions through the years. Which of the following has he never competed in?

Answer: FINA Swimming World Cup

Michael has received a total of 48 medals throughout these many competitions.

2. Michael's career has been very successful due to his coach. Who coached him to the Olympics?

Answer: Bob Bowman

Bob Bowman became Michael's coach in his youth, at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club.

3. As a child, Michael was diagnosed as having what?

Answer: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Michael was diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) at the age of seven.

4. What were the first Olympic games that Michael Phelps participated in?

Answer: 2000 Summer Olympics

Michael competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney at the age of 15. He finished 5th in the 200m butterfly.

5. During the 2000 Olympic games, what medal did Michael receive?

Answer: He did not receive one

The only finals event of the 2000 Olympic games that Michael qualified for was the 200-meter butterfly, in which he placed 5th.

6. Which of the following events did Michael Phelps not receive a gold medal for in the 2004 Olympics?

Answer: 200-meter freestyle

Michael received a bronze in the 200-meter freestyle.

7. At the end of the 2004 Olympics, Michael had how many medals all together?

Answer: 8

Michael got gold medals in the 100m butterfly, 200m butterfly, 400m individual relay, 200m individual medley, 2 x 400m freestyle relay, 4 x 100m medley relay. He won two bronze in the 200m freestyle, and 4 x 100m freestyle relay.

8. Michael has many honors and awards. Which of the following is not one of the awards he has received?

Answer: Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year

Michael has been nominated for the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year, but he has not won it, although he did win their Comeback of the Year award in 2017. He received the James E. Sullivan Award in 2003, a Teen Choice Award for best male athlete in 2005, and an ESPY for best Olympic athlete in 2005.

9. At what university was Michael Phelps enrolled?

Answer: University of Michigan

Michael enrolled at the University of Michigan, after his long time swimming coach Bob Bowman began coaching there.

10. During the 2008 Olympic games, Michael set a record for most gold medals at a single game. How many did he win?

Answer: 8

Michael received 8 gold medals, surpassing the record that Mark Spitz had set in 1972 Olympics.

Source: Author Bandgeek237

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