Do You Recognize Jimmy Mclane?

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1. When was he inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame?

1971

1975

1973

1970

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About This Quiz

Jimmy McLane, formerly a competition swimmer represented America in international swimming competitions. His first attempt in 1948 in the Summer Olympics yielded a gold medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay. He also participated in the 1952 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal. McLane retired from swimming in 1955. Let's... see moresee if you will demonstrate your love for swimming by attempting these questions. see less

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2. What position did he place in the 1500m freestyle of 1952?

Fourth position

Second position

Third position

Eighth position

In the 1500m freestyle of 1952, he placed in the fourth position.

Explanation

In the 1500m freestyle of 1952, he placed in the fourth position.

3. How many times did he compete in Pan American Games?

Thrice

Four times

Twice

Five times

The correct answer is "Thrice" because it indicates that he competed in the Pan American Games three times.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Thrice" because it indicates that he competed in the Pan American Games three times.

4. How many times did he appear in Olympic Games?

Thrice

Twice

Four times

Six times

The correct answer is "Four times" because the question asks how many times he appeared in Olympic Games, and the answer provided is "Four times."

Explanation

The correct answer is "Four times" because the question asks how many times he appeared in Olympic Games, and the answer provided is "Four times."

5. What is his middle name?

Jackson

James

Price

Levi

The question is asking for the person's middle name. Among the given options, "Price" is the only name that fits the criteria of a middle name. "Jackson," "James," and "Levi" are all first names. Therefore, the correct answer is Price.

Explanation

6. When did he compete last in an Olympic Competition?

1946

1952

1948

1950

The question asks about the last time he competed in an Olympic competition. Among the given options, 1952 is the latest year, indicating that it was the most recent Olympic competition he participated in.

Explanation

7. How many times was he declared an Olympic Champion?

Thrice

Twice

Once

Four times

The correct answer is "Thrice." This means that he was declared an Olympic Champion three times.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Thrice." This means that he was declared an Olympic Champion three times.

8. Which of these universities did he attend?

Stanford University

Harvard University

Yale University

Emory University

The person attended Yale University because it is listed as one of the options and is the correct answer.

Explanation

The person attended Yale University because it is listed as one of the options and is the correct answer.

9. How old was he when he competed in the 1958 Summer Olympics?

He was sixteen years old

He was thirteen years old

He was seventeen years old

He was fifteen years old

The correct answer is "He was seventeen years old". This can be inferred from the question which asks about his age when he competed in the 1958 Summer Olympics.

Explanation

The correct answer is "He was seventeen years old". This can be inferred from the question which asks about his age when he competed in the 1958 Summer Olympics.