Sports: Swimming

What is the standard length of an Olympic swimming pool?

• 50 meters

• 75 meters

• 100 meters

• 25 meters

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

• freestyle

• butterfly

• breaststroke

• backstroke

In which year did swimming become an Olympic sport?

• 1904

• 1896

• 1936

• 1920

What is the maximum number of swimmers allowed in each lane during a race?

• 4

• 3

• 1

• 2

Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in swimming?

• Russia

• Australia

• China

• United States

What is the term used for the first swimmer in a relay race?

• middle swimmer

• starting swimmer

• anchor swimmer

• lead-off swimmer

Which swimmer holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals?

• Ryan Lochte

• Katie Ledecky

• Usain Bolt

• Michael Phelps

What is the distance of the longest swimming race in the Olympics?

• 10 kilometers

• 5 kilometers

• 20 kilometers

• 50 kilometers

Which swimming stroke is named after an insect?

• butterfly

• freestyle

• breaststroke

• backstroke

What is the term used for the technique of swimming underwater for as long as possible after a dive or turn?

• dive swimming

• submerged swimming

• deep-sea swimming

• underwater swimming