Swimming MCQ Questions and Answers for Practice

1. In competitive swimming, what is the standard length of an Olympic-size swimming pool?

1. 25 meters
2. 50 meters
3. 100 meters
4. 20 meters

2. Which stroke is often referred to as the "fly" in swimming competitions?

1. Butterfly
2. Freestyle
3. Backstroke
4. Breaststroke

3. What is the term for the wall at the end of each lane in a swimming pool where swimmers execute turns?

1. Bar
2. Wall
3. Border
4. Edge

4. Who is the American swimmer with the most Olympic gold medals, known for his dominance in freestyle and butterfly events?

1. Ryan Lochte
2. Ian Thorpe
3. Cesar Cielo
4. Michael Phelps

5. In swimming, what is the term for the official who starts the race, signals swimmers, and ensures fair competition?

1. Starter
2. Judge
3. Umpire
4. Referee

6. Which event in swimming involves all four competitive strokes—butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle?

1. Medley Relay
2. Freestyle Relay
3. Mixed Relay
4. Individual Medley (IM)

7. What is the term for a swimmers time recorded for a specific distance or event?

1. Duration
2. Lap time
3. Split time
4. Record

8. Who was the first woman to swim across the English Channel, accomplishing the feat in 1926?

1. Florence Chadwick
2. Dawn Fraser
3. Penny Heyns
4. Gertrude Ederle

9. Which type of swimming event involves swimmers covering the greatest distance in a set period of time?

1. Distance
2. Endurance
3. Timed Swim
4. Sprint

10. In Olympic swimming, what is the maximum number of competitors allowed from each country in an individual event?

1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. 2

11. What is the term for the underwater portion of a swimming race, typically executed after each turn and start?

1. Glide
2. Kick
3. Streamline
4. Dive

12. Who is the Australian swimmer known as the "Thorpedo" and set numerous world records in freestyle events?

1. Grant Hackett
2. Ian Thorpe
3. Kieren Perkins
4. Michael Klim

13. Which international swimming competition is held biennially and features top swimmers from around the world?

1. Olympic Games
2. Pan Pacific Championships
3. Commonwealth Games
4. FINA World Championships

14. What is the term for the swimming event where participants swim as far as possible in a fixed time, often 24 hours?

1. Distance Challenge
2. Endurance Swim
3. Ultra Swim
4. Marathon Swim

15. Who is the American swimmer known for winning seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics and breaking world records?

1. Matt Biondi
2. Michael Phelps
3. Ian Crocker
4. Mark Spitz