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Swimming Competitions and Events

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Which stroke is also known as the 'butterfly stroke'?

  1. Freestyle

  2. Backstroke

  3. Butterfly stroke

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The butterfly stroke is a swimming stroke in which the swimmer moves their arms symmetrically in a forward and backward motion while their legs undulate up and down.

What is the maximum number of swimmers that can compete in a single swimming event?

  1. 8

  2. 10

  3. 12

  4. 16


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum number of swimmers that can compete in a single swimming event is 8.

What is the minimum age requirement for swimmers to compete in the Olympics?

  1. 14 years old

  2. 16 years old

  3. 18 years old

  4. 20 years old


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The minimum age requirement for swimmers to compete in the Olympics is 18 years old.

Which swimming stroke is considered to be the fastest?

  1. Freestyle

  2. Backstroke

  3. Butterfly stroke

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Freestyle is considered to be the fastest swimming stroke because it allows swimmers to use any stroke they want.

What is the name of the swimming event in which swimmers race over a distance of 1500 meters?

  1. 1500-meter freestyle

  2. 1500-meter backstroke

  3. 1500-meter butterfly stroke

  4. 1500-meter breaststroke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1500-meter freestyle is a swimming event in which swimmers race over a distance of 1500 meters using the freestyle stroke.

Which swimming stroke is characterized by a swimmer lying on their back and moving their arms and legs in a symmetrical motion?

  1. Freestyle

  2. Backstroke

  3. Butterfly stroke

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Backstroke is a swimming stroke in which a swimmer lies on their back and moves their arms and legs in a symmetrical motion.

What is the name of the swimming event in which swimmers race over a distance of 200 meters?

  1. 200-meter freestyle

  2. 200-meter backstroke

  3. 200-meter butterfly stroke

  4. 200-meter breaststroke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 200-meter freestyle is a swimming event in which swimmers race over a distance of 200 meters using the freestyle stroke.

Which swimming stroke is characterized by a swimmer moving their arms in a circular motion while their legs remain extended?

  1. Freestyle

  2. Backstroke

  3. Butterfly stroke

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The butterfly stroke is a swimming stroke in which a swimmer moves their arms in a circular motion while their legs remain extended.

What is the name of the swimming event in which swimmers race over a distance of 100 meters?

  1. 100-meter freestyle

  2. 100-meter backstroke

  3. 100-meter butterfly stroke

  4. 100-meter breaststroke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 100-meter freestyle is a swimming event in which swimmers race over a distance of 100 meters using the freestyle stroke.

Which swimming stroke is characterized by a swimmer moving their arms and legs in a symmetrical motion while keeping their head above water?

  1. Freestyle

  2. Backstroke

  3. Butterfly stroke

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Breaststroke is a swimming stroke in which a swimmer moves their arms and legs in a symmetrical motion while keeping their head above water.

What is the name of the swimming event in which swimmers race over a distance of 50 meters?

  1. 50-meter freestyle

  2. 50-meter backstroke

  3. 50-meter butterfly stroke

  4. 50-meter breaststroke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 50-meter freestyle is a swimming event in which swimmers race over a distance of 50 meters using the freestyle stroke.

Which swimming stroke is also known as the 'sidestroke'?

  1. Freestyle

  2. Backstroke

  3. Butterfly stroke

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Breaststroke is also known as the 'sidestroke' because swimmers move their arms and legs in a symmetrical motion while keeping their head above water.

What is the name of the swimming event in which swimmers race over a distance of 400 meters?

  1. 400-meter freestyle

  2. 400-meter backstroke

  3. 400-meter butterfly stroke

  4. 400-meter breaststroke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 400-meter freestyle is a swimming event in which swimmers race over a distance of 400 meters using the freestyle stroke.

Which swimming stroke is characterized by a swimmer moving their arms in a windmill motion while their legs remain extended?

  1. Freestyle

  2. Backstroke

  3. Butterfly stroke

  4. Breaststroke


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The butterfly stroke is characterized by a swimmer moving their arms in a windmill motion while their legs remain extended.

What is the name of the swimming event in which swimmers race over a distance of 800 meters?

  1. 800-meter freestyle

  2. 800-meter backstroke

  3. 800-meter butterfly stroke

  4. 800-meter breaststroke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 800-meter freestyle is a swimming event in which swimmers race over a distance of 800 meters using the freestyle stroke.

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