Ariane Titmus's Olympic Achievements

Ariane Titmus's Olympic Achievements

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physical Ed, Fun, Other

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video highlights the exuberant celebrations of Dean Boxall, coach of Australian swimmer Ariane Titmus, following her gold medal wins in the 200m and 400m freestyle events at the Olympics. Titmus's performance was historic, setting an Olympic record. Boxall's enthusiastic reactions, including jumping and yelling, sparked online debate about whether his behavior was excessive. Despite the controversy, Boxall expressed his deep emotional connection with his athletes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event did Ariane Titmus win that caused her coach to celebrate so enthusiastically?

100-meter freestyle

800-meter freestyle

200-meter freestyle

400-meter freestyle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about Ariane Titmus's performance in the 200-meter freestyle?

She was the youngest competitor

She set an Olympic record

She set a new world record

She won by a large margin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of Ariane Titmus's family during her 200-meter freestyle win?

They were interviewed on TV

They were shown jumping with excitement

They were not present

They remained calm

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Ariane Titmus defeat in the 400-meter freestyle that led to another celebration by her coach?

Penny Oleksiak

Sarah Sjöström

Simone Manuel

Katie Ledecky

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action by Dean Boxall during his celebration caused some controversy online?

He danced on the podium

He jumped into the pool

He ripped off his mask

He hugged the referee

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Dean Boxall respond to the criticism of his celebratory actions?

He ignored the comments

He apologized publicly

He promised to be more reserved

He stated he was just emotional

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Dean Boxall say about his connection with his athletes?

He focuses only on winning

He trains them strictly

He bleeds with them

He keeps a professional distance