Olympic swimmer/movie star Johnny Weissmuller gives swimming demonstration in Palm Springs, California

Olympic swimmer/movie star Johnny Weissmuller gives swimming demonstration in Palm Springs, California

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The video features Johnny Weissmuller, a renowned swimmer, demonstrating the American Crawl stroke, which helped him win the World Championship. It also discusses his record time of 57 2/5 seconds in the 100 meter championship.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is recognized as the world's fastest swimmer in the video?

Michael Phelps

Ian Thorpe

Mark Spitz

Johnny Weissmuller

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What swimming technique did Johnny Weissmuller use to win the World Championship?

Backstroke

American Crawl

Breaststroke

Butterfly Stroke

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the American Crawl primarily known for?

A technique for beginners

Being a diving technique

Winning the World Championship

Being the slowest stroke

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of smaller holes in the 100-meter championship?

They were used for timing

They were for decoration

They decreased water resistance

They increased water resistance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Johnny Weissmuller's record time in the 100-meter championship?

59 seconds

58 seconds

56 3/5 seconds

57 2/5 seconds