This swimming quiz tests how well you really know the strokes, records, and rules behind one of the world's most popular and physically demanding sports.
Which swimming stroke is considered the fastest? Choices: Butterfly, Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke
Which stroke is often the easiest for beginners to learn? Choices: Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, Breaststroke
Which swimmer holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals of all time? Choices: Michael Phelps, Mark Spitz, Katie Ledecky, Ryan Lochte
What is the standard length of an Olympic swimming pool? Choices: 25 meters, 33 meters, 50 meters, 100 meters
Which stroke has swimmers moving both arms together in a circular motion over the water? Choices: Breaststroke, Butterfly, Backstroke, Freestyle
Which swimming event is the shortest commonly raced at the Olympics? Choices: 100m freestyle, 200m freestyle, 50m backstroke, 50m freestyle
What is the name of the platform swimmers dive from at the start of a race? Choices: Touchpad, Lane rope, Starting block, Diving board
What is the name for swimming all four strokes in one race, in a set order? Choices: Individual medley, Relay race, Medley relay, Freestyle sprint
Which stroke is swum on the back, with swimmers facing upward? Choices: Freestyle, Butterfly, Breaststroke, Backstroke
What is the technique called that lets swimmers flip and change direction quickly at the wall? Choices: Open turn, Flip turn, Touch turn, Crossover turn
Which international body governs competitive swimming and keeps official world records? Choices: World Aquatics, IOC, FIFA, IAAF
Which narrow stretch of water between England and France is a famous long-distance open water swim? Choices: Strait of Gibraltar, Bering Strait, English Channel, Irish Sea
What is the term for the wave created behind a swimmer that can slow down a competitor behind them? Choices: Wake, Undertow, Riptide, Swell
Which swimming event involves racing in open water rather than a pool, often over several kilometers? Choices: Pool relay, Synchronized swimming, Open water swimming, Water polo
What do swimmers call the suits designed to reduce drag and improve speed in the water? Choices: Wetsuits, Drag suits, Tech suits, Compression suits
In competitive swimming, what is it called when a swimmer starts before the signal, resulting in disqualification? Choices: Early dive, False start, Jump start, Premature start