Quiz: How Well Do You Know Aaron Peirsol?
Perhaps we see all swimmers as one but, when you look closer you see they have a specific style they are adept at. There are medley freestyle and backstroke kings where Aaron Peirsol fits and has won the medals 7 times. Hence, there are questions about it and we hope you have fun answering them. All The Best!
- 1.
What profession did Aaron Wells engage in aside being a competitive swimmer?
- A.
Actor
- B.
Trainer
- C.
Coach
- D.
None
Correct Answer
D. NoneExplanation
The question asks for Aaron Wells' profession aside from being a competitive swimmer. The answer "None" implies that Aaron Wells did not engage in any other profession besides being a competitive swimmer.Rate this question:
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- 2.
He is a former world champion and world record holder, when was he born?
- A.
1984
- B.
1987
- C.
1988
- D.
1983
Correct Answer
D. 1983Explanation
Since the question asks for the birth year of a former world champion and world record holder, the correct answer can be determined by looking for the birth year that aligns with the age range of someone who could have achieved those titles. As the person is referred to as a former world champion and world record holder, it implies that they have already achieved those titles, indicating that they were born before the year those titles were achieved. Therefore, the correct answer is 1983.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What category did Peirsol hold the world record in the men’s event?
- A.
4*100 meters
- B.
3*100 meters
- C.
2*100 meters
- D.
1*100 meters
Correct Answer
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- 4.
Which other athletes currently (as at April 2018) holds the world record in the 200-meter aside Peirsol?
- A.
Ian Thorpe
- B.
Michael Phelps
- C.
Backstroke event
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the aboveExplanation
The question is asking about athletes who currently hold the world record in the 200-meter aside from Peirsol. The options provided, Ian Thorpe and Michael Phelps, are both swimmers, and the backstroke event is mentioned. However, Peirsol is a backstroke swimmer, so it wouldn't make sense for the answer to be another swimmer or a specific stroke. Therefore, the correct answer is "None of the above," indicating that there are no other athletes currently holding the world record in the 200-meter aside from Peirsol.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What did he win in his first Summer Olympics?
- A.
Bronze
- B.
Silver
- C.
Gold
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. SilverExplanation
In his first Summer Olympics, he won the Silver medal.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which athlete did he compete with when he finished second in Athens?
- A.
Ian Thorpe
- B.
Michael Phelps
- C.
Mark Bondi
- D.
Ryan Lochte
Correct Answer
D. Ryan LochteExplanation
The question is asking about the athlete that the person competed with when they finished second in Athens. The correct answer is Ryan Lochte.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who are the parents of Peirsol?
- A.
Scott and Wella Peirsol
- B.
Ade and Sharon Peirsol
- C.
Mary and Jane Peirsol
- D.
Maureen Peirsol
Correct Answer
A. Scott and Wella PeirsolExplanation
The correct answer is Scott and Wella Peirsol. This answer is correct because it directly states the names of Peirsol's parents, Scott and Wella Peirsol.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which occupation was his mother's when she retired?
- A.
Athlete
- B.
Officer
- C.
Show Host
- D.
Dental Hygienist
Correct Answer
D. Dental HygienistExplanation
The correct answer is Dental Hygienist. This can be inferred from the question which asks about his mother's occupation when she retired. The other options, Athlete, Officer, and Show Host, do not provide any information about the mother's occupation.Rate this question:
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- 9.
When did Peirsol and his sister win medals at the FINA world championships?
- A.
2007
- B.
2005
- C.
2003
- D.
2004
Correct Answer
C. 2003Explanation
Peirsol and his sister won medals at the FINA world championships in 2003.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What age was Peirsol when he qualified for his first Olympics?
- A.
Thirteen
- B.
Twelve
- C.
Seventeen
- D.
Fifteen
Correct Answer
C. SeventeenExplanation
Peirsol qualified for his first Olympics at the age of seventeen.Rate this question:
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