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Who was the first man to swim the English Channel?
Who was the first man to swim the English Channel?
- Richmond Cavill
- Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA)
- Captain Matthew Webb (correct)
- John Arthur Trudgen
Which stroke is still regarded as the most powerful today?
Which stroke is still regarded as the most powerful today?
- Freestyle
- Backstroke
- Butterfly
- Breaststroke (correct)
When did men's swimming become part of the first modern Olympic Games?
When did men's swimming become part of the first modern Olympic Games?
- 1892
- 1902
- 1889
- 1896 (correct)
Which stroke was introduced outside the Olympics in the Women's Olympiad?
Which stroke was introduced outside the Olympics in the Women's Olympiad?
When was the Amateur Swimming Association formed?
When was the Amateur Swimming Association formed?
In which year was Butterfly swimming initially a variant of the breaststroke?
In which year was Butterfly swimming initially a variant of the breaststroke?
In which year did swimming first emerge as a competitive recreational activity in England?
In which year did swimming first emerge as a competitive recreational activity in England?
What is the title of the earliest known complete book about swimming?
What is the title of the earliest known complete book about swimming?
Which activity introduced the front crawl to a European audience in 1844?
Which activity introduced the front crawl to a European audience in 1844?
Where can competitive swimming take place according to the text?
Where can competitive swimming take place according to the text?
What year saw the opening of the first indoor swimming pool, St George's Baths, to the public?
What year saw the opening of the first indoor swimming pool, St George's Baths, to the public?
What is the most popular Olympic sport mentioned in the text?
What is the most popular Olympic sport mentioned in the text?
What is the nickname of Teofilo E. Yldelfonso?
What is the nickname of Teofilo E. Yldelfonso?
In which year did Artemio Salamat and Jacinto Cayco win gold medals at the first Asian Games?
In which year did Artemio Salamat and Jacinto Cayco win gold medals at the first Asian Games?
Which swimmer became the first Filipino to win multiple medals in the Olympics?
Which swimmer became the first Filipino to win multiple medals in the Olympics?
Which is considered the fastest and most efficient swimming technique among the four swimming strokes?
Which is considered the fastest and most efficient swimming technique among the four swimming strokes?
In which city were the 1932 Olympics held where Teofilo E. Yldelfonso won his second bronze medal?
In which city were the 1932 Olympics held where Teofilo E. Yldelfonso won his second bronze medal?
What is the most difficult and exhausting swimming stroke according to the text?
What is the most difficult and exhausting swimming stroke according to the text?
What type of kick is generally used in Breaststroke?
What type of kick is generally used in Breaststroke?
Which swimming style has the advantage of allowing easy breathing?
Which swimming style has the advantage of allowing easy breathing?
What gear is crucial to protect swimmers' eyes while swimming?
What gear is crucial to protect swimmers' eyes while swimming?
In which swimming style do the legs move up and down together in a fishtail or dolphin kick?
In which swimming style do the legs move up and down together in a fishtail or dolphin kick?
Which swimming style is known for its rapid arm stroke movement above the water?
Which swimming style is known for its rapid arm stroke movement above the water?
What is the main disadvantage of Backstroke compared to other strokes?
What is the main disadvantage of Backstroke compared to other strokes?
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