Famous Swimmers
In what event did Michael Phelps win his first gold medal?
400 IM
Where was Coach Chad coaching before he came to UNC?
The University of Arizona
what tool do your arms become while swimming
anchors
Where was the first Swimming Pool built?
Rome
How many CURRENT Swimmers does UNC have representing their countries at the World Championship this Summer?
3
How many tries did it take Abaas Qali to make his Olympic Cut?
13
Which Camp Counselor holds multiple school records at UNC?
Payten
What is the best way to increase velocity?
Reduce drag
What country has dominated international swimming for decades?
United States
Which Counselor has been at UNC as both a swimmer and a coach?
Sarah
Who was named as the Head Coach for Team USA at the world Championships coming up in Singapore?
Braden Holloway
Name one College that Reese attended before UNC
Alabama or Utah Tech
What are the two most important variables involved in a successful breaststroke?
rhythm and timing
In what year did the US win EVERY swimming event at the Olympics?
1948
How many miles a day can an Elephant swim?
20
Who is the only swimmer in history to own American Records in every stroke?
Tracey Caulkins
Which Counselors are Colorado Natives? (must get 2)
Payten Gracie Rachel Cheyanna Lisa
What is the best way to initiate a dolphin kick?
Chest press
when were goggles first used in the Olympics?
1976
What is the furthest distance Coach Lisa has swum straight butterfly
6000 meters
How Many Olympic Gold Medals does Katie Ledecky have?
Where is Sarah From?
Cayman Islands
At which point in the kick do we utilize our legs?
The end
What swimmer was the first American woman to win 4 gold medals at a single Olympics? Hint: She swam high school in Colorado and was in an unfortunate accident that has left her paralyzed.
Amy VanDyken
How many gallons of water can an Olympic sized pool hold? (answer must be within a hundred thousand)
700,000-850,000