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Swimming

Created by cerealqueen

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Swimming & Diving
Swimming game quiz
"General Swimming Facts. Do you know your stuff?!"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. What is the order in which the Individual Medley us usually carried out?
    Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle
    Breaststroke, Freestyle, Butterfly, Backstroke
    Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle, Butterfly
    Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, Breaststroke


2. For which swimming stroke is diving not recommended to start a race?
    Butterfly
    Breaststroke
    Backstroke
    Freestyle


3. What is the name of the piece of equipment often used to assist in training when swimming arms only?
    Arm Bands
    Kickboard
    Pull Buoy
    Goggles


4. Which events combine with swimming to form a triathlon?
    Rowing and Running
    Cycling and Rifle Shooting
    Long Jump and Pole Vault
    Running and Cycling


5. Many children learning to swim do so with foam discs on their arms. What are these otherwise known as?
    Crackers
    Cakes
    Biscuits
    Cookies


6. Is swimming recognised as an event in the Winter Olympic Games?
    Yes
    No


7. Which strokes require a "two-hand-touch" in competitive swimming?
    Breaststroke and Butterfly
    Breaststroke and Freestyle
    Frontcrawl and Backstroke
    Butterfly and Backstrokel


8. Which of these is a simple swimming stroke, often the first taught to young children?
    Cat Paddle
    Monkey Paddle
    Rabbit Paddle
    Dog Paddle


9. Which of these strokes is not a lifesaving stroke?
    Sculling
    Vice Grip and Trawl
    Extended Arm Tow
    Lifesaving Breaststroke


10. In which year did swimming in the Olympics first happen in a pool rather than in open water?
    1908
    1900
    1924
    1912


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Compiled May 24 13