CROSS CHANNEL RACE

CROSS CHANNEL RACE

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The video covers a cross-channel swim from Cap Gris Nei to Dover, featuring 15 competitors. The swimmers face challenges like fatigue and strong tides. Baptista Pereira of Portugal leads and wins the race, followed by Hassan Hamad of Egypt and Brenda Fisher of England. The video highlights the endurance and determination of the swimmers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced by the swimmers during the cross-channel swim?

Lack of food

Shark attacks

Strong tides and fatigue

Cold water temperatures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was leading the swim the next day?

The Governor-General

Baptista Pereira

Brenda Fisher

Hassan Hamad

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Brenda Fisher do to maintain her energy during the swim?

Listened to music

Had a quick snack

Took a nap

Practiced meditation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take for Baptista Pereira to complete the swim?

14 hours and 30 minutes

16 hours and 45 minutes

12 hours and 25 minutes

10 hours and 15 minutes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who finished third in the swim and appeared as fresh as when they started?

Hassan Hamad

The Governor-General

Baptista Pereira

Brenda Fisher