World Records
Who holds the women's 1500 FR record? (LCM)
Katie Ledecky-15:20.48
What is the name of Acadia University’s swim team?
The Axemen and Axewomen.
What year and month did Katie Ledecky do her amazing 800m freestyle?
August 2016
Is swimming a summer or winter sport?
Summer
Do swimmers sweat in the pool?
Which country has the most MEN's world records?
USA (8)
5: individuals
3: relays
How many varsity teams are there in Nova Scotia?
There are 2 varsity teams in Nova Scotia.
Longest open water swim you can swim in competition in NS?
5k
What two strokes were introduced to the Olympics first?
Free and breast
True or false: The oldest stroke is butterfly.
False... The oldest stroke is breaststroke
Which country has the most WOMEN's world records?
USA (8):
7: Individuals
1: Relay
How many former SWAT swimmers are on the Dal Tigers as of the 2019-2020 season?
There are 2 former SWAT swimmers on the Dal Tigers.
Distance swimmers require endurance what else is needed?
Mental toughness
What was the first year swimming was featured at the Olympics?
1896
True or false: While swimming, swimmers use nearly every muscle in their bodies.
True
Name one world record Sarah Sjostrom holds (LCM)?
1. 50 FR-23.67
2. 100 FR-51.71
3. 50 FLY-24.43
4. 100 FLY-55.48
How many former SWAT swimmers are on the Acadia team?
There are currently no former SWAT swimmers on the Acadia team.
What year was the first world record in the men’s 800m freestyle?
1908
When was Women's 800 Free first introduced to the Olympic Games?
Mexico 1968
The worlds oldest swimmer is... a)97 b)202 c)100
c = 100 years old
How many current individual LCM world records are held by Michael Phelps?
1- 400 IM; 4:03.84
How many consecutive AUS wins do the Dal Tigers have? (Men or women)
22 for men, 18 for women.
Longest distance someone has ever swam (open water)
225km
Who has the first swimmer to test positive for performance-enhancing drugs at an Olympic Games?
Kornelia Ender
What year were women allowed to start competing in the olympics?