Olympics History.
Who is the most decorated swimmer in history?
Michael Phelps
What coaches share the same birthday?
Lane and Chaya
Which of the four strokes is the fastest when done properly?
Butterfly
What is the most used spice in the world?
Black pepper
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
Name the 4 of the 5 most successful countries in Olympic swimming history.
USA, Australia, Germany (technically East Germany), Great Britain, Hungary
Which coach is the oldest?
Maria
What is the oldest stroke?
Breaststroke
What is the fear of animals called?
Zoophobia
What year was the first apple phone released?
2007
What length is the longest indoor race?
1500.
Name one of the cars that the coaches drive.
Chevy Malibu, Chevy Avalanche, Prius, Toyota Camry
Name two strokes outside of the main four.
Sidestroke, Elementary Backstroke
How many pounds does the average cloud weigh?
1 million lbs
What country were French fries invented in?
Belgium
What women’s world record was recently broken by Kate Douglass? (Bonus points for guessing time correctly.)
50 meter freestyle (23.55 seconds)
What colleges do all of the coaches go to? (Bonus points if you guess where Lane wants to attend.)
University of Alabama, University of Iowa, University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse, (UW Madison)
What does freestyle mean?
Any choice of stroke.
What year was the moon landing?
1969
What’s the least common blood type among Americans?
AB negative
What year did swimming make its olympic debut?
1896
What vacation spots did the coaches visit last week?
Virginia, Florida, New York, and France
What types of turns are allowed during the transition from backstroke to breaststroke during the IM? (2 answers)
Two hand touch and crossover turn or bucket turn.
Name at least two of the four names of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s kids. (+100 for each extra)
North, Saint, Chicago, Psalm
What are the 3 branches of the US government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial