How Well Do You Know Ricky Berens?

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Do you know it's so very much possible to win multiple Gold medals more than once in Swimming. I bet you care to know how Berena did it.
In that case, check out these questions, which give an insight into how he developed his skill to pull off such a hard task.

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1.

How would you describe Ricky?
- A.
  
  Tennis player
- B.
  
  Swimmmer
- C.
  
  Jumper
- D.
  
  Sprint racer
Correct Answer
B. Swimmmer

Explanation
Ricky would be described as a swimmer because the question is asking for a description of him and "swimmer" is the only option that fits that description.

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2.

What nationality is he of, that you know?
- A.
  
  British
- B.
  
  Russian
- C.
  
  Chinese
- D.
  
  American
Correct Answer
D. American

Explanation
The correct answer is American because the question is asking for the nationality of the person in question.

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3.

What stroke style is he known for?
- A.
  
  Freestyle
- B.
  
  Breast stroke
- C.
  
  Backstroke
- D.
  
  Butterfly stroke
Correct Answer
A. Freestyle

Explanation
The person in question is known for his expertise in the freestyle stroke, which is a swimming technique where the swimmer moves their arms in a windmill-like motion and kicks their legs in a flutter kick. This stroke is known for its speed and efficiency, and is commonly used in competitive swimming events.

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4.

When did he marry his wife, Elizabeth?
- A.
  
  2015
- B.
  
  2016
- C.
  
  2017
- D.
  
  2018
Correct Answer
A. 2015

Explanation
The correct answer is 2015 because the question asks about the year when he married his wife, Elizabeth.

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5.

He attended the University of
- A.
  
  Oxford
- B.
  
  Texas
- C.
  
  Washington
- D.
  
  Harvard
Correct Answer
B. Texas

Explanation
The correct answer is Texas because the question asks where he attended the University, and out of the given options, Texas is the only university mentioned.

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6.

Who is his swimming coach?
- A.
  
  Dave Salo
- B.
  
  David Mash
- C.
  
  Bob Bowman
- D.
  
  Teri Mckeever
Correct Answer
A. Dave Salo

Explanation
Dave Salo is the correct answer because he is mentioned as "his" swimming coach. The question implies that there is a specific person whose swimming coach is being referred to, and out of the given options, Dave Salo is the only one mentioned as "his" coach. Therefore, Dave Salo is the most suitable answer.

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7.

He graduated with bachelor's degree in what course?
- A.
  
  Business Admin
- B.
  
  Medicine
- C.
  
  Physical and Health Science
- D.
  
  Finance
Correct Answer
D. Finance

Explanation
The correct answer is Finance because it states that he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Finance. This implies that he completed his undergraduate studies in the field of Finance.

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8.

How much is his listed weight as at 2013?
- A.
  
  56kg
- B.
  
  73kg
- C.
  
  86kg
- D.
  
  99kg
Correct Answer
C. 86kg

Explanation
The listed weight of the person as of 2013 is 86kg.

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9.

How many times has he won the Olympics Gold medal as of 2018?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
B. 2

Explanation
As of 2018, he has won the Olympics Gold medal two times.

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10.

Which year do you think Ricky was born?
- A.
  
  1976
- B.
  
  1977
- C.
  
  1984
- D.
  
  1988
Correct Answer
D. 1988