Olympic Games Questionnaire
With the Olympic Games delayed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Swimming World is instituting a new feature in which we ask our readership to weigh in on a variety of questions pertaining to the next Olympiad. Once competition resumes, our questions can become more specific and pointed, and will be shaped by what is unfolding in the pool.
Keep an eye out for this new feature and be sure to offer up your thoughts and opinions. If you want to lend your view on all questions, that’s terrific. If you want to highlight a single question, fine. To kick off the series, we will begin with some queries that are relatively general and relate to some of the more-anticipated storylines of the Games.
We look forward to reading your opinions in the comments section.
Who is your pick to win in the 100 freestyle at the 2021 Olympics?
- Caeleb Dressel
- Kyle Chalmers
- Other
The top-six finishers in the 100 freestyle at the United States Olympic Trials will earn a berth to Tokyo. The sixth-place time will be:
- Faster than 47.50
- Between 47.50-47.75
- Between 47.76-48.00
- Slower than 48.00
At the Olympics, Sarah Sjostrom will race the 200 freestyle?
- Yes
- No
Which male veteran is more likely to qualify individually for the Tokyo Games?
- Nathan Adrian
- Ryan Lochte
Nathan Adrian. Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick
Name a longshot and the event you feel he/she may earn a place on the podium in Tokyo.
- Name your choice in the comments.
Which American upstart is more likely to qualify for the Tokyo Games (Individual or Relay)
- Carson Foster
- Luca Urlando
Ahead of the Covid-19 shutdown, Japan’s Daiya Seto was on a major roll. At a home Olympiad, he is expected to contest the 200 individual medley, 400 individual medley and 200 butterfly. How many medals will he collect?
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
Added Question: In which events do you believe he will win gold? (Answer in the comments)
Daiya Seto ploughs towards the world record over 400m medley at the ISL final in Las Vegas – Photo Courtesy: Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse
How many solo events will Regan Smith contest in Tokyo?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
In Tokyo, Cate Campbell will capture the elusive individual Olympic gold she’s been chasing.
- Yes
- No
Cate Campbell – Photo Courtesy: Delly Carr/Swimming Australia
The women’s 100 backstroke will be arguably the deepest event of the United States Olympic Trials. Who will be the two qualifiers?
- Regan Smith
- Olivia Smoliga
- Phoebe Bacon
- Kathleen Baker
- Other
Nice article…
Chalmers wins 100free (start + turn so much improved)
6th place slower than 48.0 (last trials no one broke 48)
Sarah won’t swim 200free (Freya Anderson to win)
Adrian over Lochte (makes 4x100free)
Kieran smith (USA) wins 400Free goes 3.41.0
Carson foster (4×200) over Urlando
Seto 3medals (wins 400IM)
Regan smith (100/200bk/200fly)
Cate Campbell doesn’t medal (pressure gets to her again)
Regan Smith / Kathleen Baker 100Bk