Rough Water Swim Championship in La Jolla, California,  August 1953

Rough Water Swim Championship in La Jolla, California, August 1953

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physical Ed, Science, Geography

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the One Mile Rough Water Championship at La Jolla Cove, California. In the women's race, Carolyn Alcar and Mary Lynn Daggett compete fiercely, with Daggett winning in 27 minutes and 56 seconds. The men's race features David Radcliffe, who sets a new record with a time of 22 minutes and 15 seconds, overcoming challenging tides and currents.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the women's One Mile Rough Water Championship take place?

San Diego, California

La Jolla, California

Santa Monica, California

Long Beach, California

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the pre-race favorite in the women's competition?

David Radcliffe

None of the above

Carolyn Alcar

Mary Lynn Daggett

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mary Lynn Daggett's winning time in the women's race?

29 minutes, 30 seconds

26 minutes, 45 seconds

27 minutes, 56 seconds

28 minutes, 10 seconds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did the men's race participants face during the competition?

Changing tides and currents

High temperatures

Strong winds

Heavy rain

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who set a new record in the men's One Mile Rough Water Championship?

Carolyn Alcar

None of the above

David Radcliffe

Mary Lynn Daggett