How Well Do You Know Michael Phelps
What comes to mind when you think of the finest most decorated athlete of all time winning? Well, we personally think of Michael Phelps. The person who has won 28 medals over a course of his career. Phelps redefines the definition of tge swimming sport. And we want to see if you know him at all.
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Which year did Phelps participate as a USA Olympic team member?
- A.
2000 and 2008
- B.
2004 and 2012
- C.
2016Â
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
Phelps participated as a USA Olympic team member in multiple years. He participated in the Olympics in 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."Rate this question:
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- 2.
When was the street in his hometown of Baltimore renamed after him?
- A.
2004
- B.
2001
- C.
2010
- D.
2006
Correct Answer
A. 2004Explanation
In 2004, the street in his hometown of Baltimore was renamed after him.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which top performer athlete did Phelps idolize as a teenager?
- A.
Aaron Paul
- B.
Matt Biondi
- C.
Ian Thorpe
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Ian ThorpeExplanation
As a teenager, Phelps idolized Ian Thorpe, who was a top performer athlete.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who did Phelps marry after the last Olympic in Rio?
- A.
Andrew Rose
- B.
Lisa Parks
- C.
Jean Beagle
- D.
Nicole Johnson
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D. Nicole JohnsonExplanation
Phelps married Nicole Johnson after the last Olympics in Rio.Rate this question:
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Which age did Phelps start training under Bob Bowman?
- A.
11 years old
- B.
9 years old
- C.
12 years old
- D.
8 years old
Correct Answer
A. 11 years oldExplanation
Phelps started training under Bob Bowman at the age of 11. This suggests that he began his professional swimming career at a relatively young age, showing his dedication and commitment to the sport. Starting training at such a young age likely played a significant role in Phelps' success as an Olympic swimmer, as it allowed him to develop his skills and technique over a long period of time.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which year did Phelps trainer swim for Florida State University?
- A.
1984 -1985
- B.
1983 - 1985
- C.
1988 - 1987
- D.
1987 - 1989
Correct Answer
B. 1983 - 1985Explanation
Phelps' trainer swam for Florida State University from 1983 to 1985.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What was Phelps’s age when he won multiple gold medals at Beijing?
- A.
31 years old
- B.
24 years old
- C.
36 year old
- D.
28 years old
Correct Answer
A. 31 years oldExplanation
Phelps won multiple gold medals at the Beijing Olympics. The question is asking for his age at that time. The correct answer is 31 years old, indicating that Phelps achieved this feat at the age of 31.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who did Phelps lose to in the 100-meter butterfly?
- A.
Jon Schloan
- B.
Ian Ronda
- C.
Joseph Schooling
- D.
Aaron Lochte
Correct Answer
C. JosepH SchoolingExplanation
Phelps lost to Joseph Schooling in the 100-meter butterfly.Rate this question:
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With how many seconds did Phelps win the 200-meter individual medley, and beat Kosuko Hagino?
- A.
1.95 seconds
- B.
1.90 seconds
- C.
1.99 seconds
- D.
1.93 seconds
Correct Answer
A. 1.95 secondsExplanation
Phelps won the 200-meter individual medley and beat Kosuko Hagino by a margin of 1.95 seconds.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many athletes win his 21st gold medal in the 4 * 200 meters freestyle?
- A.
Conor Dwyer
- B.
Townley Haas
- C.
Ryan Lochte
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
The correct answer is "All of the above" because Conor Dwyer, Townley Haas, and Ryan Lochte are all athletes who have won their 21st gold medal in the 4 * 200 meters freestyle event.Rate this question:
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