FINA Swimming Rules and Race Types Quiz

25 Questions

What type of resistance/drag is caused by the shape and position of the swimmer?

Form drag

What should a swimmer do to reduce resistance after a start or turn?

Be approximately 2-3 feet below the surface

What type of drag is caused by the formation of waves?

Wave drag

What does turbulence at the surface of the water do to drag?

Increases drag

What is the recommended depth for a swimmer after a start or turn to reduce resistance?

2-3 feet below the surface

What does the BLABT acronym remind swimmers to focus on?

Body position, leg action, arm action, breathing, and timing

What is the purpose of body roll in front crawl and backstroke?

To help water flow over the body, reducing drag

What is the measure of a swimmer's efficiency in covering more distance with fewer strokes?

Distance per stroke (DPS)

What contributes to better technique, faster swimming, and improved body position in the water?

Core strength

What muscle groups does each arm stroke engage in swimming?

Latissimus dorsi, shoulder, upper arm, and core muscles

In a 100-meter race, how many lengths of a 25-meter pool must swimmers complete in short course?

4 lengths

Which stroke is characterized by a simultaneous arm movement and a dolphin kick?

Butterfly

What is the slowest competitive stroke?

Breaststroke

Which stroke allows swimmers to use any style except backstroke, breaststroke, or butterfly in designated events?

Freestyle (front crawl)

At what distances are official FINA races held for backstroke?

50m, 100m, and 200m

Which of the following is NOT allowed in swimming races?

Mixed relays with two men and two women

What action may result in disqualification of a relay team?

Entering the water before all swimmers finish the race

When may a swimmer be allowed to compete in the next heat?

If a foul endangers their chance of success

What is the consequence of not leaving the pool promptly after finishing a race?

Disqualification of the swimmer

What is not permitted during swimming races?

Pace-making or use of devices that have that effect

In a FINA Breaststroke race, when is the head allowed to be submerged after the last arm pull?

After the last arm pull, provided it breaks the water surface before the touch

Which stroke is considered the second fastest according to FINA rules?

Butterfly

In an Individual Medley (IM) race, which stroke covers the second quarter of the distance?

Backstroke

Which type of races involve swimmers covering the strokes in the order of Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Freestyle?

Medley relay events

In which races is the start from the water according to FINA rules?

Backstroke and Medley Relay races

Study Notes

FINA Swimming Rules and Race Types

FINA rules for Breaststroke require the swimmer's head to break the water surface during each cycle and simultaneous leg movements on the same horizontal plane.
The feet must be turned outward during the propulsive part of the kick in Breaststroke, and alternating movements or downward butterfly kicks are not permitted.
The touch at the finish and turns in Breaststroke races should be made with both hands simultaneously and the head may be submerged after the last arm pull, provided it breaks the water surface before the touch.
Official FINA Breaststroke races include 50 meters, 100 meters, and 200 meters.
The butterfly stroke is considered the second fastest stroke, swum on the chest with symmetric arm movements and accompanied by the butterfly kick.
FINA rules for Butterfly require the body to be kept on the breast, simultaneous arm movements, simultaneous up and down leg movements, and a permissible distance of complete submersion after the start and turns.
Official FINA Butterfly races include 50 meters, 100 meters, and 200 meters.
The Individual Medley (IM) race involves all four strokes in a specific order: Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle, with each stroke covering one quarter of the distance.
In the IM, the swimmer must be on the breast in Freestyle except during turns, and in Medley relay events, swimmers cover the strokes in the order of Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Freestyle.
Official FINA IM races include 100 meters IM, 200 meters IM, and 400 meters IM, while official FINA relays include 4 x 100 meters free, 4 x 200 meters free, and 4 x 100 meters medley.
The start in Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Individual Medley races shall be with a dive, and in Backstroke and Medley Relay races, the start shall be from the water.
The start in Olympic Games, World Championships, and other FINA events involves the command "Take your marks" in English and the start by multiple loudspeakers, with disqualification for early starts.

Test your knowledge of FINA swimming rules and race types with this quiz. From Breaststroke to Butterfly and Individual Medley, challenge yourself with questions on stroke techniques, race distances, and start requirements. Dive into the world of competitive swimming and see how well you know the regulations for these popular swimming events.

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