Famous Swimmers
Who is the most decorated Olympic swimmer?
Bonus: How many gold medals have they won?
Michael Phelps
23
What is the shortest Olympic swimming event?
50 Meter Freestyle
Which two coaches share a birthday?
Lane and Chaya
How many laps are in 1 mile?
36
What is the chemical composition of water?
H2O
Who won the most medals in a single Olympics?
Bonus: how many?
Michael Phelps
8 medals
How old was the youngest gold medalist swimmer in history?
14 years old
What is Maria’s favorite stroke?
Backstroke
List the order of events.
Medley Relay, Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, Distance Free, Breaststroke, IM, Freestyle Relay
What comes first: lightning or thunder?
Lightning
What female swimmer holds the record for the 800m and 1500m freestyle?
Katie Ledecky
Where will the next summer Olympics be held?
Los Angeles or USA
What is Allie’s favorite color?
Green or brown
Name the members of the swim team board.
Libby Stark, Kalli Igou, Jennifer Campbell, Stacy Blackburn, Levi Blackburn
Last names are acceptable.
What PBS show stars two nature brothers?
Wild Kratts
What age did Michael Phelps begin swimming?
Hint: Between 6 and 11 years old
7 years old
What year was swimming first included in the summer Olympics?
1896
What is Lane’s favorite stroke?
Freestyle
Name all 7 teams in our conference.
Boscobel, Lancaster, Mineral Point, Dodgeville, Richland Center, Shullsburg, Prairie du Chien
What year was the US born?
1776
Which swimmer did not swim for Team USA?
• Gretchen Walsh
• Mark Spitz
• Matt Biondi
• Ian Thorpe
Ian Thorpe
Name two of the three nations with the most Olympic swimming medals.
USA, Australia, China
How many years has Chaya been on swim team?
11
What is the name of our pool?
Charles Wacouta Aquatic Park
What is the closest plant to the sun?
Mercury