GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What sport does Mr. Mannix officiate
A
Football
B
Baseball
C
Soccer
D
Swimming
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Swimming is an individual or team racing sport that requires the use of one’s entire body to move through water. The sport takes place in pools or open water (e.g., in a sea or lake).

Detailed explanation-2: -Swimming emerged as a competitive sport in the early 1800s in England. In 1828, the first indoor swimming pool, St George’s Baths, was opened to the public. By 1837, the National Swimming Society was holding regular swimming competitions in six artificial swimming pools, built around London.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chief Inspector of Turns – is the link between the Inspector of Turns (J1) and the Referee. Takes the report from the time keeper to the referee. Relay take-Off Judge – another role that J1s are expected to do is to watch the take-over when the incoming swimmer touches and the swimmer on the blocks dives in.

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