Dive into Swimming

What is the primary stroke used in competitive swimming?

• Butterfly

• Backstroke

• Freestyle

• Breaststroke

How many laps are in an Olympic-sized swimming pool for a 1500m race?

• 35

• 25

• 20

• 30

What is the term for swimming underwater without taking a breath?

• breath-holding

• scuba diving

• snorkeling

• apnea

Which swimming event is known as the 'splash and dash'?

• 100-meter butterfly

• 4x100-meter relay

• 50-meter freestyle

• 200-meter individual medley

What is the world record for the men's 100m freestyle as of 2023?

• 47.25 seconds

• 45.67 seconds

• 48.10 seconds

• 46.91 seconds

In which year did swimming become an Olympic sport?

• 1900

• 1896

• 1924

• 1884

What are the four main swimming strokes used in competitions?

• elementary backstroke

• sidestroke

• freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly

• dog paddle

• trudgen

Who is considered the greatest male swimmer of all time?

• Ian Thorpe

• Mark Spitz

• Ryan Lochte

• Michael Phelps

What is the purpose of a swim cap?

• To reduce drag and protect hair while swimming.

• To enhance visibility in open water.

• To keep the head warm in cold water.

• To improve buoyancy while swimming.

What is the distance of the standard Olympic swimming pool in meters?

• 25 meters

• 100 meters

• 50 meters

• 75 meters