How Well Do You Know Dara Torres
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How many medals did Dara won as competitive swimmer?
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12
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9
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5
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10
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American swimmers simply have a thing with water seeing as Dara Torres (or DT for short) is just one more example. She has represented the United States of America in 5 Olympics where she won numerous medals.
So, what can you say you know about her?
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Who is the first swimmer to represent the United States in five Olympic Games?
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Bryan Lochte
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Ian Thorpe
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Don Barrow
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Dara Torres
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A. Dara TorresExplanation
Dara Torres is the correct answer because she is the first swimmer to represent the United States in five Olympic Games. This achievement demonstrates her exceptional talent and longevity in the sport.Rate this question:
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Which swimmer is the oldest to earn a place on the US Olympic team?
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Natali Coughlin
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Van Dyken
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Harry Lochte
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Dara Torres
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A. Dara TorresExplanation
Dara Torres is the correct answer because she is the oldest swimmer to earn a place on the US Olympic team.Rate this question:
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Do you know her father's country of origin?
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Haiti
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Jamaica
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Mexico
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Cuba
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A. CubaExplanation
The correct answer is Cuba. This suggests that the person being referred to has a father who is from Cuba.Rate this question:
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What is the business Torres father specialize in?
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Real estate and casino
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Sports
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Swimming
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Football
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A. Real estate and casinoExplanation
Torres' father specializes in real estate and casino business. This means that he is involved in buying, selling, and renting properties as well as operating a casino. This combination of industries suggests that he is involved in both the real estate market and the gambling industry, which can be a lucrative business.Rate this question:
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Who did she follow to the YMCA community?
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Brother's
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Friend's
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Coach's
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Mom's
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A. Brother'sExplanation
She followed her brother to the YMCA community.Rate this question:
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What age did she win the national open championship in the 50-yard freestyle?
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14
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12
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16
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18
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A. 14Explanation
The correct answer is 14. This means that she won the national open championship in the 50-yard freestyle at the age of 14.Rate this question:
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What is the name of the college junior champion she defeated in the 50-yard freestyle?
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Michael Phelps
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John Lochte
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Dany Arran
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Jill Sterkel
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A. Jill SterkelExplanation
Jill Sterkel is the correct answer because she is the college junior champion that the person in question defeated in the 50-yard freestyle.Rate this question:
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Which university did Torres accept their athletic scholarship?
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University of Florida
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Yale
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Stanford
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MIT
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A. University of FloridaExplanation
Torres accepted their athletic scholarship at the University of Florida.Rate this question:
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What American record did she set during the 50-meter freestyle qualifier?
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24.38 seconds
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22.30 seconds
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24.55 seconds
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23.45 seconds
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