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By learning about Olympic sports, students will:

• Gain a broad understanding of the Olympic Games and their significance.
• Develop knowledge of various Olympic sports, including rules, equipment,
and famous athletes.
• Enhance critical thinking and research skills through interactive activities
and projects.
• Foster a sense of appreciation for sportsmanship, teamwork, and
dedication.
• Promote physical activity and an interest in participating in sports.
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 Swimming in the Olympics
Swimming has been part of the Olympics for a long time. It started in the first modern
Olympics in 1896. But back then, only men were allowed to compete. Women got to
join the Olympic swimming events in 1912. Now, both men and women compete in
swimming events.
There are four main strokes in Olympic swimming:
• Freestyle: Swimmers can use any stroke they want, but most use the front crawl
because it’s the fastest.
• Backstroke: Swimmers lie on their backs and kick their legs while rotating their
arms.
• Breaststroke: Swimmers move their arms and legs like a frog.
• Butterfly: Swimmers move both arms together in a big wave and kick their legs
like a dolphin.
Different Races
Swimmers race different distances in the pool, from short races (50 meters) to long
ones (1500 meters). There are also relay races where teams of four swimmers each
swim part of the distance. These races are super exciting to watch!
Super Swimmers
Some swimmers have become very famous for winning lots of medals. Michael
Phelps from the USA has won the most Olympic medals ever, with 23 gold medals!
Other famous swimmers include Katie Ledecky from the USA and Ian Thorpe from
Australia.
Training Like a Pro
To be an Olympic swimmer, you have to train really hard. Swimmers practice every
day, swimming many laps in the pool. They also do exercises to get stronger and eat
healthy foods to stay in top shape.
Why People Love It
Swimming is one of the most-watched sports in the Olympics because it’s so thrilling.
The races are often really close, and it’s amazing to see how fast the swimmers can
go. Plus, watching the relay races and seeing the teamwork is super fun.
 Swimming in the Olympics
Answer the Questions
1. When did swimming start in the modern Olympics?
a) 1900
b) 1896
c) 1912
2. Which stroke is usually the fastest?
a) Backstroke
b) Breaststroke
c) Freestyle (front crawl)
3. How many swimmers are on a team in a relay race?
a) Two
b) Four
c) Six
4. Who has won the most Olympic medals in swimming?
a) Katie Ledecky
b) Ian Thorpe
c) Michael Phelps
5. What do swimmers need to do to be in top shape?
a) Practice every day
b) Eat healthy foods
c) Both a and b
 Swimming in the Olympics
Answer the Questions
6. Which stroke requires swimmers to lie on their backs and kick their legs while
rotating their arms?
a) Freestyle
b) Backstroke
c) Butterfly
7. What year did women start competing in Olympic swimming?
a) 1900
b) 1896
c) 1912
8. Which stroke is known for the big wave-like motion of the arms and dolphin-
like kick of the legs?
a) Freestyle
b) Butterfly
c) Breaststroke
9. How many meters is the longest swimming race in the Olympics?
a) 50 meters
b) 1500 meters
c) 500 meters
10. Why is swimming one of the most-watched sports in the Olympics?
a) It’s very thrilling and races are often close.
b) People like to watch the swimmers float.
c) The races are very slow and relaxing.
Answer Keys
 Swimming in the Olympics
Answer Keys
1. When did swimming start in the modern Olympics?
a) 1900
b) 1896
c) 1912
2. Which stroke is usually the fastest?
a) Backstroke
b) Breaststroke
c) Freestyle (front crawl)
3. How many swimmers are on a team in a relay race?
a) Two
b) Four
c) Six
4. Who has won the most Olympic medals in swimming?
a) Katie Ledecky
b) Ian Thorpe
c) Michael Phelps
5. What do swimmers need to do to be in top shape?
a) Practice every day
b) Eat healthy foods
c) Both a and b
 Swimming in the Olympics
Answer Keys
6. Which stroke requires swimmers to lie on their backs and kick their legs while
rotating their arms?
a) Freestyle
b) Backstroke
c) Butterfly
7. What year did women start competing in Olympic swimming?
a) 1900
b) 1896
c) 1912
8. Which stroke is known for the big wave-like motion of the arms and dolphin-
like kick of the legs?
a) Freestyle
b) Butterfly
c) Breaststroke
9. How many meters is the longest swimming race in the Olympics?
a) 50 meters
b) 1500 meters
c) 500 meters
10. Why is swimming one of the most-watched sports in the Olympics?
a) It’s very thrilling and races are often close.
b) People like to watch the swimmers float.
c) The races are very slow and relaxing.
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