12 Questions
What are the events in competitive swimming?
Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, and individual medley
When did swimming emerge as a competitive recreational activity?
1830s
Who introduced the front crawl swimming stroke to a western audience?
Two Native American participants
Which professor wrote the first swimming book in 1538?
Nikolaus Wynmann
Where was the first indoor swimming pool opened to the public in 1828?
St George’s Baths
When did men's swimming become part of the first modern Olympic Games?
1896
What is an open-water swimming event?
Swimming in the Ocean
Who was the first man to swim the English Channel?
Captain Matthew Webb
When was the world swimming association, FINA, formed?
1908
Which references provide early mentions of swimming?
The Iliad, the Odyssey, the Bible, Beowulf, the Quran
Where was the world’s first women’s swimming championship held?
Scotland
Which stroke was developed in the 1930s and initially considered a variant of breaststroke?
Butterfly
Test your knowledge on the history of swimming and various competitive events like butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, and individual medley. Learn about the significance of relays and open-water swimming in the sport.
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