Olympic Swimming Quiz
The Olympic Swimming Quiz is a deep dive into the thrilling world of competitive swimming. One of the most remarkable moments in Olympic swimming history happened in 1960 when American swimmer John Devitt won the 100m freestyle after a controversial finish. Despite clear evidence of a tie with Lance Larson, judges awarded Devitt the gold, leading to a wave of disputes. This decision led to major reforms in Olympic timing methods, pushing the introduction of electronic touchpads for more accuracy. This fascinating bit of Olympic swimming trivia shows how even milliseconds can change history. Explore more surprising Olympic swimming facts and test your knowledge with questions that span the length and breadth of this iconic sport.
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Sample Questions from This Quiz
- Which male swimmer has the second-highest number of Olympic gold medals after Michael Phelps’s record 23 golds?
- In which Olympics did Michael Phelps win 8 gold medals, setting a new record?
- Which country has won the most Olympic swimming medals (men)?
- Which event involves all four swimming strokes in one race?
- What is the longest pool swimming event in the Olympics?
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