"Havalanta" swim meet at Atlanta's Chastain Park features young competitors from Havana and Atlanta

"Havalanta" swim meet at Atlanta's Chastain Park features young competitors from Havana and Atlanta

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The Havalanta Games, an international swimming competition, features young athletes from Havana and Atlanta. The event includes various swimming races, such as the 100-meter medley relay for 9-year-old girls, the 400-meter senior women's freestyle, the 50-meter butterfly for 11-year-old boys, and the men's 200-meter breaststroke. Notable performances include victories by Anne Harris and John Sheldon, as well as a record-breaking swim by Manuel Sanguilli. The games promote international friendship and are supported by local clubs.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the Havalanta Games as described in the opening section?

Breaking world records

International friendship and goodwill

Local community engagement

Competition and rivalry

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the 400-meter senior women's freestyle event?

Mary Link

Anne Harris

John Sheldon

Manuel Sanguilli

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event did John Sheldon set a record in?

100-meter medley relay

200-meter breaststroke

400-meter freestyle

50-meter breaststroke

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What achievement did Manuel Sanguilli accomplish in the men's 200-meter breaststroke?

He won a gold medal

He broke his own meet record

He set a world record

He was disqualified

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presented the medals to the champions at the end of the event?

John Sheldon

Mary Link

Anne Harris

A.B. Padgett