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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?
    Backstroke
    Freestyle
    Breaststroke
    Butterfly


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


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


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?
    Frontcrawl and Backstroke
    Breaststroke and Butterfly
    Breaststroke and Freestyle
    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?
    Extended Arm Tow
    Sculling
    Vice Grip and Trawl
    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 Jun 28 12