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Trivia Questions

In competitive breaststroke, what specific action must both hands do simultaneously at the turn and at the finish of the race?

What specific type of swimming event takes place in oceans, lakes, or rivers, rather than a pool?

Before World Aquatics, what was the acronym for the international governing body of aquatic sports?

What is the primary benefit of a swimmer maintaining a streamlined position in the water?

What is the term for the wave created by a swimmer that a trailing swimmer can use to conserve energy?

What is the maximum distance a swimmer is allowed to travel underwater after a start or turn in competitive freestyle?

What year were women's swimming events first included in the modern Olympic Games?

Who is often credited with popularizing the crawl stroke in the early 20th century, particularly through his Olympic performances and surfing?

In competitive breaststroke, after the start and each turn, what must happen with the swimmer's head before the hands turn inward for the second arm pull?

What is the technical term for the phase of a swimming stroke where the hand and arm are pulling water backwards to generate propulsion?