CLEAN : Lockdown forces Irish paralympic hopeful to tread-mill water

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID-19 on plans to attend the Tokyo Paralympics in 2020, which were postponed due to the pandemic. It highlights the ongoing lockdown restrictions and their effects on activities like open water swimming. The speaker describes the challenges faced when swimming with a tether, which creates resistance and limits movement.

What event was the speaker planning to attend in Tokyo before it was postponed?

• The Paralympics

• The Winter Olympics

• The Summer Olympics

• The World Championships

What was the main reason for the postponement of the speaker's plans to attend the Paralympics?

• Lack of training facilities

• Personal health issues

• COVID-19 pandemic

• Financial constraints

Why was the speaker unable to participate in open water swimming during the lockdown?

• Weather conditions

• Inability to travel to training locations

• Lack of access to swimming pools

• Restrictions on being tethered to a guide

How long is the tether normally used by the speaker when swimming with a guide?

• 1.5 meters

• 1 meter

• 0.5 meters

• 2 meters

What is the purpose of the bungee cord used by the speaker during swimming training?

• To measure distance

• To ensure safety

• To increase speed

• To provide resistance