Question

Consider the following statements on World Championship swimming events (50m pool):

1) Men and women compete in identical freestyle distances from 50m to 1500m. 2) Individual Medley is held only up to 400 m for both genders.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. Only 1 is Correct
• B. Only 2 is Correct
• C. 1 and 2 are correct
• D. Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1 and 2 are correct

World Aquatics Championship Swimming Events

• Freestyle Distances: In World Aquatics Championship (formerly FINA) long-course (50m pool) competitions, both men and women compete in the same set of freestyle events, which include the 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m races.

• Individual Medley (IM) Events: The Individual Medley category follows a standardized format for both genders, featuring the 200m IM and the 400m IM. There is no official World Championship event for IM distances exceeding 400m.

• Governing Body: World Aquatics is the international federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for administering international water sports competitions, including swimming, diving, and water polo.