Buster Crabbe wins 1932 Olympic 400-meter freestyle in Los Angeles

Buster Crabbe wins 1932 Olympic 400-meter freestyle in Los Angeles

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Physical Ed, Sports, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers a swimming race where France initially leads, but the United States' Buster Crabbe ultimately wins, setting a new Olympic record. The race is closely contested, with various competitors gaining and losing leads. The video concludes with Crabbe's victory and a reflection on the Japanese team's performance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries initially took the lead in the race?

United States and Korea

France and Japan

Korea and France

United States and Japan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was gaining on the French swimmer during the race?

A Japanese swimmer

A Korean swimmer

An Australian swimmer

Buster Crabbe

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the race as described in the transcript?

It was a non-competitive race.

It was a one-sided race.

It was a very close race.

It was a slow-paced race.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What record did Buster Crabbe set during the race?

A new Olympic record in the 400-meter freestyle

A new world record in the 200-meter freestyle

A new national record in the 100-meter freestyle

A new Olympic record in the 800-meter freestyle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which team was noted for their strong performance in the event?

The French team

The Korean team

The Japanese team

The Australian team