Do You Know Nick Thoman?
If you call him a specialist in backstroke, you are right! He really his. Nick Thoman has competed in World Championships, Pan Championships, Pan American Games and others. Starting at 8, Thoman joined the Cincinnati Aquatic Club. He with other team members broke the 4x100m relay record in 2007. He first attempted the National Championship in 2010 and place 3rd. While you imagine his winning moments, wisely choose the right option as answer to these questions.
- 1.
What is Nick's best time in the 50 m backstroke (long course)?
- A.
25.02
- B.
25.04
- C.
25.00
- D.
27.80
Correct Answer
A. 25.02Explanation
Nick's best time in the 50 m backstroke (long course) is 25.02.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What university did he attend?
- A.
Harvard University
- B.
University of Southern California
- C.
University of Arizona
- D.
University of Virginia
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C. University of Arizona -
- 3.
How many times did he compete in the Olympic Competitions?
- A.
Once
- B.
Four times
- C.
Thrice
- D.
Four times
Correct Answer
A. OnceExplanation
The given answer "Once" suggests that the person mentioned in the question competed in the Olympic competitions only one time. This means that he participated in the Olympics on a single occasion.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How many American records did he set on December 3, 2013?
- A.
Two records
- B.
Six records
- C.
Three records
- D.
Four records
Correct Answer
C. Three recordsExplanation
On December 3, 2013, he set three American records.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of these was not his team mate in 2013 Competition?
- A.
E. Knight
- B.
T. Philips
- C.
C. Jones
- D.
G. Parker
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D. G. ParkerExplanation
In 2013, G. Parker was not his teammate in the competition.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who was his coach at the Cincinnati Aquatic Club?
- A.
Parker Jakes
- B.
Donne Carason
- C.
Thomas Jackson
- D.
Benson Spurling
Correct Answer
D. Benson SpurlingExplanation
The correct answer is Benson Spurling.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who was his coach in high school?
- A.
Kelvin Matt
- B.
Kevin Moses
- C.
Matthew Davies
- D.
Kevin Maness
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D. Kevin ManessExplanation
The correct answer is Kevin Maness. This implies that Kevin Maness was the coach of the person mentioned in the question during their high school years.Rate this question:
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- 8.
When did he first compete in a Universaide Competition?
- A.
2018
- B.
2010
- C.
2007
- D.
2013
Correct Answer
C. 2007Explanation
The question asks about the year when he first competed in a Universaide Competition. The correct answer is 2007.Rate this question:
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- 9.
When did he break the world record in 100m breaststroke?
- A.
2007
- B.
2002
- C.
2005
- D.
2009
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D. 2009Explanation
The correct answer is 2009 because it is the only option provided that is after the year 2007.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When did he make the US Olympic team for the first time?
- A.
2010
- B.
2008
- C.
2012
- D.
2016
Correct Answer
C. 2012Explanation
The correct answer is 2012. This suggests that the person in question made the US Olympic team for the first time in the year 2012.Rate this question:
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