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.

Which countries initially took the lead in the race?

• United States and Korea

• France and Japan

• Korea and France

• United States and Japan

Who was gaining on the French swimmer during the race?

• A Japanese swimmer

• A Korean swimmer

• An Australian swimmer

• Buster Crabbe

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.

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

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

• The French team

• The Korean team

• The Japanese team

• The Australian team