Swimming Multiple Choice Questions and Answers for Practice

16. In swimming relays, what is the order of strokes in the Medley Relay event?

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

17. What is the term for the technique in freestyle swimming where the swimmer keeps one arm extended while the other arm pulls?

1. Flutter kick
2. Trudgen
3. S-curve
4. Catch-up stroke

18. Which city hosted the swimming competitions during the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?

1. Paris
2. Athens
3. Rome
4. London

19. What is the term for the swimming event where participants cover the greatest distance in a set time, often one hour?

1. Timed Swim
2. Distance Challenge
3. Hour Swim
4. Long Swim

20. Who is the Swedish swimmer known for winning nine Olympic gold medals and breaking numerous world records in the 1920s?

1. Duke Kahanamoku
2. Arne Borg
3. Johnny Weissmuller
4. Gertrude Ederle

21. What is the term for the technique in backstroke swimming where the arms move in a circular motion underwater?

1. Windmill arms
2. Trudgen arms
3. S-curve arms
4. Circular arms

22. Who is the Japanese swimmer known for breaking world records in breaststroke events and winning multiple Olympic gold medals?

1. Kosuke Kitajima
2. Daiya Seto
3. Rie Kaneto
4. Ippei Watanabe

23. What is the term for the swimming event where participants cover the greatest distance in a continuous swim without stopping?

1. Distance Swim
2. Endurance Swim
3. Continuous Swim
4. Open Water Swim

24. Which swimming stroke is often considered the most technically demanding due to its intricate kick and arm movements?

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

25. Who is the American swimmer known for her versatility, winning gold medals in multiple events, including the individual medley?

1. Katie Ledecky
2. Simone Manuel
3. Missy Franklin
4. Natalie Coughlin