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While commonly enjoyed recreationally, swimming is a highly-competitive sport that tests the speed, strength, and skill of athletes through a variety of individual and team events. Race finishes often come down to just a fingertip as competitors use a variety of swimming strokes (dictated by the event category), including freestyle (front crawl), backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke.

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Basic Rules of Swimming
September 9, 2021
Learn the basic rules of swimming before jumping into the pool.
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Fundamentals of Swimming
September 9, 2021
It’s helpful to understand the basics of the sport, and what to expect, before your child jumps into the pool for the first time.
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Breathing with Ryan Murphy | Olympic State of Body
July 15, 2021
Asthma can't stop Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy, and it doesn't have to stop you. Learn some of the best breathing techniques from Murphy.
Swimming On This Day
Mark Spitz Becomes First to Win Seven Olympic Gold Medals
May 23, 2021
U.S. swimmer Mark Spitz won his seventh gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics , he swam the fly leg of the 400-meter medley relay.
Swimming On This Day
Krisztina Egerszegi Swims World Record
May 22, 2021
Hungarian Olympic champion Krisztina Egerszegi set a swimming world record for the 200m backstroke at 2:06.62.
Swimming On This Day
Norbert Rozsa Sets Breast Stroke World Record
May 21, 2021
Norbert Rozsa a breaststroker from Hungary, who competed at three consecutive Olympics, set world record in a 100-meter breaststroke preliminary at the European Swimming Championship.
Olympics On This Day
Ryan Murphy Sets 100 Meter Backstroke Record
May 20, 2021
American Ryan Murphy set the 100 meter backstroke record at the Rio Olympic Games.
Swimming On This Day
Katie Ledecky the most decorated US female athlete at Olympics
May 20, 2021
Katie Ledecky's medal tally of 4 golds, 1 silver made her the most decorated US female athlete at one Olympics, she won gold for win 200m, 400m and 800m freestyle swimming.
Swimming On This Day
Michael Phelps Sets 400 Meters Individual Medley Record
May 20, 2021
Michael Phelps sets world record in the 400 metres individual medley swimming event at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in China.
Olympics On This Day
1500 Meters Freestyle World Record Set
May 18, 2021
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang set a record time in the 1500 metres freestyle swimming race at the London Olympic Games.
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