Tokyo 2020 Olympics Women's Swimming

Who won the gold medal in the Women’s 200m Breaststroke final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

• Tatjana Schoenmaker (South Africa)

• Lilly King (USA)

• Annie Lazor (USA)

• Evgeniia Chikunova (ROC - Russian Olympic Committee)

What was the winning time for the gold medalist in the final?

• 2.21.93

• 2.09.54

• 2.18.95

• 2.19.38

Which countries were represented on the podium for the Women’s 200m Breaststroke final?

• USA

• ROC - Russian Olympic Committee

• China

• South Africa

Which race strategies did the 3 leading swimmers perform in the final?

• Annie Lazor (USA): Lazor swam a more balanced race, staying close to the leaders without taking any significant early risks. She maintained a strong, consistent pace throughout, which secured her the bronze medal with a time of 2:20.84. Lazor’s emotional journey, including the loss of her father before the trials, added a powerful narrative to her podium finish alongside her teammate King​.

• Lilly King (USA): Known for her fast starts, King led the field at the 100-meter mark with a blistering split of 1:06.47, swimming at a pace close to the world record. However, she couldn't maintain that speed in the latter half of the race, and Schoenmaker overtook her in the final lap. King’s early aggression earned her the silver with a time of 2:19.92​.

• Tatjana Schoenmaker (South Africa): She employed a patient strategy, trailing in the early stages of the race. At the halfway point, she was behind Lilly King, but she gradually gained momentum during the second 100 meters. Her strong finish, combined with an impressive final lap, allowed her to not only win the race but also break the world record with a time of 2:18.95.

Were any Olympic or World Records broken during this event?

• Yes

• No

What are the key arm movements involved in the basic breaststroke technique?

• Leg kick

• Glide

• Arm pull

• Breath

How should your body position be maintained while swimming breaststroke?

• Your body should be angled far upward or downward, creating drag. The hips should sink low, and your head stays high out of the water. You should bob up and down while swimming. No need to maintain a horizontal and streamlined form.

• Your body position should be flat and streamlined in the water. Keep your body horizontal, with your head looking forward, and your hips and legs aligned. As you glide, try to stay as close to the surface as possible to reduce drag. During each stroke, allow your head to rise slightly when breathing, but ensure you return to a streamlined position afterward. Maintain a relaxed, balanced rhythm between your arm pull, leg kick, and breathing.

• Your body should maintain a wave-like motion, moving fluidly between undulating upward and downward. Keep your head neutral, with your face in the water, and use your core muscles to drive the movement. As you pull your arms back, allow your chest to rise slightly, and then push your hips down during the kick phase. Maintain a streamlined position during the glide, keeping your body as horizontal as possible.

What is the correct way to perform the breaststroke kick?

• a

• a

• a

• a

How do you coordinate breathing with the arm and leg movements in breaststroke?

• v

• v

• v

• v

With your arms, should you produce

• Reverse movements

• Rectangular movements

• Triangular movements

• Circular movements