A) 50 miles B) 21 miles C) 10 miles D) 30 miles
A) Perfectly still water B) Unpredictability C) Constant high winds D) Consistent sunshine
A) Breaststroke B) Front crawl C) Butterfly D) Backstroke
A) 5-10°C (41-50°F) B) 30-35°C (86-95°F) C) 25-30°C (77-86°F) D) 15-18°C (59-64°F)
A) Sun protection B) Insulation C) Speed D) Buoyancy
A) Providing entertainment B) Enforcing swimming rules C) Navigation and support D) Pulling the swimmer if they get tired
A) Every 3 hours B) Only at the halfway point C) Every hour D) Every 30 minutes
A) Carbohydrate gels B) Steak C) Salad D) Pizza
A) Red Cross B) Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation (CS&PF) C) International Swimming Federation (FINA) D) World Wildlife Fund
A) Tide with smallest tidal range B) Tide with largest tidal range C) A type of seaweed D) A type of swimming stroke
A) Prevents hypothermia B) Makes you swim faster C) Attracts fewer jellyfish D) Prevents sunburn
A) Movement of water due to tides B) Flow of blood C) Type of swimming stroke D) The rate at which salt dissolves in water
A) 100+ km B) 5-10 km C) 50-70 km D) 20-30 km
A) Wetsuit B) Goggles C) Earplugs D) Swim cap
A) Overexcitement B) Excessive communication with the support crew C) Lack of focus D) Boredom
A) Polar bears B) Jellyfish C) Whales D) Sharks
A) Muscle cramps; stretch often B) Sunburn; apply sunscreen C) Skin irritation; use lubricant D) Dehydration; drink water
A) Waving to the support crew B) Avoiding marine life C) Maintaining direction D) Finding food
A) 24+ hours B) 2-4 hours C) 10-16 hours D) 5-7 hours
A) Belgium B) England C) France D) Spain
A) Dive back in B) Eat a large, cold meal C) Run a marathon D) Warm up gradually
A) A specific kind of swimming stroke B) The place on the coast of France where swimmers typically land C) The starting point in England D) A type of shark
A) Unilateral breathing (every stroke) B) Holding your breath C) Breathing through a snorkel D) Bilateral breathing
A) To carry your luggage B) Because it's a requirement C) To provide entertainment D) For safety and navigation
A) Is dangerous B) Damages the boat C) Disturbs the marine life D) Violates rules of the swim
A) Better suntan B) Attracting fewer fish C) Increased speed D) Hypothermia
A) Adjust course to compensate B) Hope it changes direction C) Give up and get on the boat D) Panic and swim harder
A) October to December B) July to September C) April to June D) January to March
A) A tan line B) A specific swimming technique C) A tattoo D) Overuse injury
A) Expensive equipment B) Natural talent C) A lucky charm D) Mental fortitude |