How Well Do You Know Roland Matthes

Roland Matthes retired as the most successful backstroke swimmer. This suggests that he achieved great success in the backstroke swimming discipline, which led to his retirement. He may have won numerous competitions and set records in this particular swimming style, establishing himself as one of the best backstroke swimmers of his time.

Marlies Grohe is the correct answer because she is the coach of Roland Matthes.

The given question asks for the nickname of the person as a swimmer. Out of the options provided, "Rolls-Royce" is the only one that can be a nickname for a swimmer. The other options, such as "Sting bee," "Ferrari," and "Cadillac," do not have any direct relation to swimming or a swimmer. Therefore, "Rolls-Royce" is the most appropriate answer as a nickname for the swimmer.

The answer is 7 because the question is asking for the number of European and world championships won in a row. Therefore, the correct answer is the option that indicates the highest number, which is 7.

In 1974, he won all titles for the 100 and 200m backstroke in the European championship. The correct answer is Barcelona.

The answer "All" suggests that he won all the backstroke competitions between 1967 and 1974. This means that he was successful in every competition during that time period.

The correct answer is 100 m backstroke. This means that he defended his world title in the 100 meter backstroke competition.

Roland was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1981.

The correct answer is 8 medals because the question asks how many Olympic medals he won in 1968, 1972, and 1976. Therefore, the total number of medals he won in those three years is 8.

He was selected as East German Sports Personality of the year 7 times.