Swimming World Pop Quiz

Column by John Lohn, Swimming World senior writer

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, April 24. IT'S time to break out those No. 2 pencils and take part in a Swimming World quiz. Unlike those from our school days, there aren't necessarily right and wrong answers, though some are likely better than others. Rather, this is a quiz to see how our faithful readership views certain issues and showdowns in the sport. Enjoy, and thanks for playing along.

Feel free to comment along with your answers. It will give others an idea behind your reasoning.

1) I'll argue that the men's 200 freestyle will be the epic race of the 2012 Olympics in London. Who do you like to capture the gold medal?
A) Michael Phelps
B) Tae Hwan Park
C) Sun Yang
D) Ryan Lochte
E) Yannick Agnel
F) Ian Thorpe
G) Paul Biedermann
H) Other (Who?)

2) What will be the first men's long-course world record to go in the post-tech-suit era?
A) 1500 Freestyle
B) 100 Backstroke
C) 200 Individual Medley
D) Other (Name It)

3) What will be the first women's long-course record to go in the post-tech-suit era?
A) 100 Breaststroke
B) 200 Breaststroke
C) 400 Individual Medley
D) Other (Name It)

4) Looking at Olympic greats Dara Torres and Amanda Beard for the 2012 Games, how will they do?
A) Both Will Medal
B) Neither Will Medal
C) One Will Medal
D) Neither Will Make the U.S. Roster

5) Which of these rising stars in the United States (without major international experience) will qualify for the 2012 Olympics?
A) Lia Neal
B) David Nolan
C) Neither

6) How will the comeback of Australian legend Ian Thorpe pan out?
A) Good as Gold in London
B) A Silver or Bronze Hue
C) No Medal; But He'll Race in London
D) This Comeback Will End Poorly (i.e. No London)

7) Who will produce the best London Olympics for the United States?
A) Michael Phelps
B) Ryan Lochte
C) Natalie Coughlin
D) Other (Who?)

8) Put the following meets in order of preference in terms of following for superb performances.
A) Olympics
B) World Championships
C) NCAA Championships
D) Pan Pacific Championships
E) European Championships

9) Should the Olympics add events for the 50-meter strokes?
A) Yes
B) No
C) I'd Rather See a 200 Freestyle Relay or 200 Medley Relay

10) The Asian swimming world is looking quite strong these days, especially in terms of top-tier talent. Who is the premier Asian swimmer these days?
A) Kosuke Kitajima
B) Tae Hwan Park
C) Sun Yang
D) Other (Who?)

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