Do You Recognize Jimmy Mclane?

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    How many times was he declared an Olympic Champion?

    • Thrice
    • Twice
    • Once
    • Four times
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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 if you will demonstrate your love for swimming by attempting these questions.

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  • 2. 
    Which of these universities did he attend? - ProProfs

    Which of these universities did he attend?

    • Stanford University

    • Harvard University

    • Yale University

    • Emory University

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

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  • 3. 
    How old was he when he competed in the 1958 Summer Olympics? - ProProfs

    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

    Correct Answer
    A. He was seventeen years old
    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.

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  • 4. 
    When did he graduate from university? - ProProfs

    When did he graduate from university?

    • 1950

    • 1949

    • 1951

    • 1953

    Correct Answer
    A. 1953
  • 5. 
    When was he inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame? - ProProfs

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

    • 1971

    • 1975

    • 1973

    • 1970

    Correct Answer
    A. 1970
  • 6. 
    What position did he place in the 1500m freestyle of 1952? - ProProfs

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

    • Fourth position

    • Second position

    • Third position

    • Eighth position

    Correct Answer
    A. Fourth position
    Explanation
    In the 1500m freestyle of 1952, he placed in the fourth position.

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  • 7. 
    How many times did he compete in Pan American Games? - ProProfs

    How many times did he compete in Pan American Games?

    • Thrice

    • Four times

    • Twice

    • Five times

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

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  • 8. 
    How many times did he appear in Olympic Games? - ProProfs

    How many times did he appear in Olympic Games?

    • Thrice

    • Twice

    • Four times

    • Six times

    Correct Answer
    A. 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."

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  • 9. 
    What is his middle name? - ProProfs

    What is his middle name?

    • Jackson

    • James

    • Price

    • Levi

    Correct Answer
    A. Price
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 10. 
    When did he compete last in an Olympic Competition? - ProProfs

    When did he compete last in an Olympic Competition?

    • 1946

    • 1952

    • 1948

    • 1950

    Correct Answer
    A. 1952
    Explanation
    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.

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