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Sink or Swim Trivia Quiz

How well do you know the international rules for competitive swimming? Test your knowledge here.

A multiple-choice quiz by megrim. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
megrim

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
318,526

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
381

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Question 1 of 10

1. The international rules for swimming disciplines are laid down by FINA. What does FINA stand for? Hint

Federation Internationale de Natation

Federation for International and National Aquatics

Federal Institute for National Aquatics

Federacion Internacional de Natacion Acu�tico

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the stroke order for medley relay events? Hint

Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle

Backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle

Backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle

Breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, freestyle

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Question 3 of 10

3. Why was the Australian women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay team disqualified at the 2001 World Championships in Japan? Hint

The lead off swimmer started before the starting signal

The swimmers did not swim in the nominated order

Celebrating team members jumped into the water before all other competitors had finished

There was an early take over between the second and third swimmers

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Question 4 of 10

4. During a 200m freestyle event, a swimmer touches with only one hand at each turn. Should the swimmer be disqualified?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. For what distance may a swimmer stay submerged after the start and each turn in a backstroke event? Hint

Not more than 10 metres

For as long as they can hold their breath

Not more than 20 metres

Not more than 15 metres

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Question 6 of 10

6. What colour are the lane ropes in a FINA specified pool for the Olympic Games? Hint

Green, blue and red

Green, red and yellow

Red, blue and yellow

Green, blue and yellow

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which strokes require a simultaneous two-handed touch at turns and at the finish? Hint

Butterfly and backstroke

Butterfly and breaststroke

Breaststroke and backstroke

Freestyle and butterfly

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who can disqualify a swimmer? Hint

The referee

The referee, the starter and the judges

The referee and the starter

Any swimming technical official

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which events must start with a dive? Hint

Freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, individual medley, and medley relay

Freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke, individual medley, and medley relay

Freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke, and individual medley

Freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, and individual medley

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is AOE? Hint

Automatic Officiating Equipment

Authorised Official Equipment

Automated Operating Equipment

Automatic Official Endorsement

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The international rules for swimming disciplines are laid down by FINA. What does FINA stand for?

Answer: Federation Internationale de Natation

Federation Internationale de Natation ("International Swimming Federation") was founded in 1908, and is headquartered in Lausanne.

2. What is the stroke order for medley relay events?

Answer: Backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle

Not to be confused with the order for the individual medley, which is butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle.

3. Why was the Australian women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay team disqualified at the 2001 World Championships in Japan?

Answer: Celebrating team members jumped into the water before all other competitors had finished

The Australian team comprised Elka Graham, Petria Thomas, Linda Mackenzie, and Giaan Rooney. Graham, Thomas and Mackenzie leaped into the water to celebrate when anchor leg swimmer Rooney touched in a winning time before all the other competitors had finished, and so were disqualified.

4. During a 200m freestyle event, a swimmer touches with only one hand at each turn. Should the swimmer be disqualified?

Answer: No

Some part of the swimmer must touch the wall upon completion of each length and at the finish.

5. For what distance may a swimmer stay submerged after the start and each turn in a backstroke event?

Answer: Not more than 15 metres

Some part of the swimmer must have broken the surface of the water by the 15 metre mark. This rule also applies to freestyle and butterfly, but does not apply to breaststroke.

6. What colour are the lane ropes in a FINA specified pool for the Olympic Games?

Answer: Green, blue and yellow

Lanes 0 and 9 have a green lane rope. Lanes 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8 have a blue lane rope. Lanes 4 and 5 have a yellow lane rope.

7. Which strokes require a simultaneous two-handed touch at turns and at the finish?

Answer: Butterfly and breaststroke

The touch for butterfly and breaststroke must be made with both hands simultaneously, above or below the water surface. The touch for backstroke and freestyle can be any part of the body.

8. Who can disqualify a swimmer?

Answer: The referee

Whilst the starter and the judges can report a swimmer for an infringement of the rules, only the referee can disqualify a swimmer.

9. Which events must start with a dive?

Answer: Freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, and individual medley

Backstroke and medley relay events must start in the water. All other events must start with a dive.

10. What is AOE?

Answer: Automatic Officiating Equipment

Automatic Officiating Equipment is the electronic timing system.

Source: Author megrim

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