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Olympic Swimming Events and Strokes: Multiple Choice
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- 01Which two competitive strokes require simultaneous, symmetrical arm movements?
- 02The order of strokes in a Medley Relay is different from an Individual Medley. What is the first stroke in a Medley Relay?
- 03Which of these is NOT one of the four competitive strokes recognized in the Olympics?
- 04What is the distance of the open-water swimming event, also known as Marathon Swimming, at the Olympics?
- 05In "freestyle" events, any stroke is technically permitted. Which stroke is almost universally used due to its superior speed?
- 06Besides the Medley Relay, what is the other type of relay event contested in Olympic swimming?
- 07What is the longest swimming event held inside the pool at the Summer Olympics?
- 08What is the shortest individual swimming event by distance at the Summer Olympics?
- 09In what order are the four strokes performed in an Individual Medley (IM) event?
- 10Which of the four main competitive strokes was the last to be officially recognized as a distinct style, having evolved from the breaststroke?