US swimmers versus Japanese swimmers in dual swim meet in Tokyo

US swimmers versus Japanese swimmers in dual swim meet in Tokyo

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Swimming, Olympics, Sports

9th - 12th Grade

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In Tokyo, a youthful U.S. swimming team competes against Japan's experienced squad. During the 200-meter freestyle, Bill Woolsey of the Hawaii Swim Club sets a new American record. In the 200-meter breaststroke, Japan's Masao Furukawa breaks the world record. The events hint at exciting prospects for the 1956 Olympics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country's swimming team was described as having more experience in the Tokyo competition?

Australia

Japan

Germany

United States

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who set a new American record in the 200-meter freestyle event?

Masao Furukawa

Ford Kono

Hiroshi Suzuki

Bill Woolsey

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the 200-meter freestyle, who finished in second place?

Bill Woolsey

Ford Kono

Masao Furukawa

Hiroshi Suzuki

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Masao Furukawa's notable achievement in the 200-meter breaststroke?

Breaking the Olympic record

Becoming the youngest competitor

Setting a new world record

Winning a gold medal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What future event is anticipated to be exciting due to the swimming performances?

1952 Olympics

1956 Olympics

1960 Olympics

1964 Olympics