General Water Sports
What is the term for the sport of riding on waves using a surfboard?
Surfing
What is the official distance of an Olympic marathon swim?
10 kilometers
What term is used for surfing waves created by boats, especially in rivers?
Wake surfing
Which ancient civilization is known for using reed boats for fishing and transportation?
The ancient Egyptians
What is the term for a team sport played on water, combining elements of soccer and swimming?
Water polo
In which country did kayaking originate?
Greenland
What is the name of the prestigious rowing race held annually on the River Thames in England?
Henley Royal Regatta
What is the sport that involves being towed behind a boat on a surfboard and performing tricks?
Wakeboarding
In which year did surfing become an official sport in the Summer Olympics?
2021 (Tokyo Olympics)
Which type of diving involves performing acrobatic moves while free-falling from a significant height?
Cliff diving
What sport involves athletes racing on flat water while standing on a board and using a paddle?
Stand-up paddleboarding
Which country is known for hosting the famous surf competition known as the "Maverick's"?
United States
In what water sport do participants use a parachute-like canopy while being towed by a boat?
Parasailing
What island is often credited as the birthplace of modern surfing?
Hawaii
What is the name of the water sport that involves swimming underwater with the use of fins and a snorkel?
Snorkeling
What do you call the activity of diving into water from a platform or springboard?
Diving
Which event is known as the "blue ribbon" event of the Summer Olympics?
The men's 100m freestyle swimming event
What is the name of the sport where athletes use a board to ride on the water while being pulled by a cable?
Cable wakeboarding
Which water sport has been popularized by films such as "Point Break" and "Blue Crush"?
Surfing
n what sport do athletes use a specialized surfboard with a sail?
Windsurfing
Which aquatic sport combines swimming, cycling, and running?
Triathlon
In rowing, what does the term "sculling" refer to?
In rowing, what does the term "sculling" refer to?
In which water sport do athletes compete to swim the fastest while performing specific strokes like freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke, and backstroke?
Competitive swimming
Which water sport involves riding a board while being towed behind a boat, performing tricks and jumps on the water's surface?
Wakeboarding
What is the largest water sport event in the world, held every four years?
The FINA World Aquatics Championships