Swimming History
What country has the most Olympic swimming medals?
USA USA USA
Name 1 thing that you should do during a perfect pushoff?
1 hand/2 feet
Eyes forward
Streamline
Good bodyline
Pointed Toes
Drop Under and rotate
Name 1 event that Coach Brody swam at Olympic trials?
100/200 breaststroke
Name two alumni of the University of Utah swim team?
What are the 3 primary colors?
Red, Yellow, Blue
Who won 7 gold medals at the 1972 Olympic Games?
Mark Spitz
What should your shoulders do during a relay start?
Stay low and over your knees
What country is Coach Jordan from?
Scotland
What conference does the team compete in?
Big 12
What are the colors of the Olympic rings?
Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Black
Who broke the world record in the women's 50 free last week?
Kate Douglass
When do you initiate a dolphin kick in butterfly?
At the top and bottom of the catch (arm cycle)
How many All-American awards does Coach Aly have?
14
Name 1 of the 6 events that Utah won at the 2026 Big 12 Championships.
Women team Diving
Men 1-meter diving, 1650 free, 500 free, and 200 IM
How many stars are in the little dipper?
7
When was butterfly recognized as an Olympic event?
1956
What is the fastest part of your race?
The start
What famous swimmer was Coach Jos teammates with?
Ryan Lochte
Who is the longest tenured swim coach? (1949-1990)
Don Reddish
Who were the founders of the University of Utah?
John Park and Brigham Young
When did the first woman swim across the English Channel?
1926
Getrude Ederle and she beat the fastest time by over 2 hours!
What side to your rotate to during a crossover turn?
To the side that your arm is down on
What event did Coach Jonas finish in 5th place at the 2008 Olympics?
400 Freestyle Relay
Which athlete placed top 8 in the country at the 2026 NCAA Championships?
Elias Petersen
When Amazon was founded in 1994, what was the original name of the company?
Cadabra