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Quiz about Sport of Synchronized Swimming

Sport of Synchronized Swimming Quiz

Imagine a sport that combines the flexibility of a gymnast, the co-ordination and agility of a diver, that endurance of a speed swimmer, the grace of a dancer, and the power of a figure skater. That is synchronized swimming!

A multiple-choice quiz by smiley_face12. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
smiley_face12

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
113,685

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
417

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Question 1 of 15

1. The origin of synchronized swimming dates back to the Royal Life Saving Society's aquatic demonstration in 1929. In which city was this demonstration held? Hint

New York

Moscow

Tokyo

Montreal

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Question 2 of 15

2. Synchronized swimming was exhibited as a demonstration sport in the _____, Helsinki Olympics? Hint

1948

1956

1942

1952

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Question 3 of 15

3. At what Olympics was the sport given full medal status? Hint

Moscow, 1980

Los Angeles, 1984

Seoul, 1988

Montreal, 1976

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Question 4 of 15

4. What does FINA stand for? Hint

F�d�ration Internationale de Natation

Federaci�n Internacional de Nataci�n

International Swimming Association

Internationale Vereinigung von Swimming

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Question 5 of 15

5. What kick do synchronized swimmers use to stay on the waters surface? Hint

Whip Kick

Bicycle Kick

Eggbeater

Flutter Kick

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Question 6 of 15

6. According to most participants and coaches, what is probably the most essential piece of equipment in synchronized swimming? Hint

Nose Clip

Swim Cap

Goggles

Make-up

7. The figure portion of the competition involves each individual performing a group of four figures, before a panel of three to seven judges. In order to score a six, what would the swimmer not have to do? Hint

Obvious positions

Vertical height well above knee

Wavering transitions

Uneven tempo

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Question 8 of 15

8. What happens at a figure competition, if a swimmer makes a mistake? Hint

A 2 point penalty is given

A 2 point penalty is given and the figure is re-swum

The figure is re-swum

The swimmer receives a zero

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Question 9 of 15

9. A spin was originally called a twist?

True

False

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which of the following is not a figure? Hint

Flamingo

Dolphin

Crane

Heron

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Question 11 of 15

11. Kip is learned in Star 7?

True

False

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Question 12 of 15

12. The routine portion of the competition is judged in two parts, technical merit and artistic impression. What is the percent of each, in the total routine score? Hint

60%, 40%

70%, 30%

50%, 50%

80%, 20%

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Question 13 of 15

13. A routine can be swum in the form of solo, duet and team. When swimming team, a ___ point penalty is given for each missing person below 8. Hint

0.5

0.15

0.10

no penalty

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Question 14 of 15

14. In the routine competition, the swimmers are prohibited from touching the bottom of the pool. If one swimmer does touch the bottom, what is the amount of penalty given?

Answer: (One Word or single digit)

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who is in charge at a synchronized swimming meet? Hint

Head Judge

Head Referee

Head Official

Head Coach

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The origin of synchronized swimming dates back to the Royal Life Saving Society's aquatic demonstration in 1929. In which city was this demonstration held?

Answer: Montreal

The Royal Life Saving Society held an aquatic demonstration in Montreal, Canada of "ornamental" or "scientific" swimming. This performance was so enthusiastically received that within a year, Quebec was running its own provincial competitions.

2. Synchronized swimming was exhibited as a demonstration sport in the _____, Helsinki Olympics?

Answer: 1952

Due to the sports increase in popularity, it was displayed as a demonstration sport in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics but was not yet given full medal status.

3. At what Olympics was the sport given full medal status?

Answer: Los Angeles, 1984

Synchronized swimming was given full medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

4. What does FINA stand for?

Answer: F�d�ration Internationale de Natation

FINA, the F�d�ration Internationale de Natation (which is French) took over the sports responsibilities and crowned the three main events free routine, technical routine and figures. The judging would be similar to figure skating and gymnastics. FINA looks after all aquatic sports that are competed internationaly.

5. What kick do synchronized swimmers use to stay on the waters surface?

Answer: Eggbeater

Eggbeater - the continuous movement in which the legs rotate in opposite directions - keeps swimmers on the waters surface and enables them to preform arm sequences at presentable heights.

6. According to most participants and coaches, what is probably the most essential piece of equipment in synchronized swimming?

Answer: Nose Clip

The nose clip allows swimmers to perform leg movements and elements upside-down without getting water in their nose.

Answer: Vertical height well above knee

To score a six, a swimmer would have to show the following; obvious positions, wavering transitions, uneven tempo, verticals below knee, lack of control in hard parts, and partial extension.

8. What happens at a figure competition, if a swimmer makes a mistake?

Answer: A 2 point penalty is given and the figure is re-swum

For an error in a figure or for incompleting it, the swimmer receives a 2 point penalty and then re-swims the figure. If the same or another mistake is made however, the swimmer receives a zero.

9. A spin was originally called a twist?

Answer: false

A spin was originally called a barber pole. It involves a rotation with changes in height; a twist is a rotation with no change in height.

10. Which of the following is not a figure?

Answer: Crane

Although crane is used in synchronized swimming, it is a position and not a figure.

11. Kip is learned in Star 7?

Answer: True

The Star program ranges from Star 1 to 10, along with Superstars 1 through 7, and then Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

12. The routine portion of the competition is judged in two parts, technical merit and artistic impression. What is the percent of each, in the total routine score?

Answer: 60%, 40%

Technical merit (60%) involves execution, synchronization and degree of difficulty. Artistic impression (40%), involves choreography, interpretation of music, and manner of presentation. The final routine score and final figure score are combined, to create the championship and total score.

13. A routine can be swum in the form of solo, duet and team. When swimming team, a ___ point penalty is given for each missing person below 8.

Answer: 0.5

The standard number for the team competition is 8 to 10 people. Just 4 people can compete however, but that results in a 0.5 point penalty for every missing person, which would be 4. If 8 to 10 people swim, no penalty is given.

14. In the routine competition, the swimmers are prohibited from touching the bottom of the pool. If one swimmer does touch the bottom, what is the amount of penalty given?

Answer: 2

Even if one swimmer's foot accidentally touches the bottom of the pool, a 2 point penalty is issued. Due to this rule, swimmers are forced to develop their eggbeater skills.

15. Who is in charge at a synchronized swimming meet?

Answer: Head Referee

The Head Referee runs the meet, and enforces FINA rules.

Source: Author smiley_face12

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