Swimming

Swimming; or moving through water can be divided into a variety of "strokes" or types of swimming movements. These may include the backstroke, the butterfly, front crawl or the breast stroke.

Swimmers may use a variety of methods to move through the water, although in competitive swimming the stroke must be executed within the regulatory requirements.


Swimming is popular as recreation, a form of exercise and as a competitive sport. Swimming has become a popular event at the Olympics. Competitive swimming began in the 1800s in Europe mostly using the breaststroke. Swimming was added as a competitive event in the Olympics in 1896. Unlike hot tubs, swimming pools
are most often lengthy to accommodate for what are known as laps.

Blogs on swimming include event postings for meets, competitive events and training centers. About.com hosts a blog about swimming that covers the basic to advanced for any level of swimmer.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Swimming”

• Wattle Range pool openings delayed

  
  The Border Watch — Authority: 144
  Season openings for swimming facilities at Millicent, Nangwarry and Penola will be staggered to allow for upgrade works. Seal repairs are needed on the floor of the Millicent Swimming Lakes and two new shade structures will also be added at the site. Nangwarry Pool will have a new water filtration system ...
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• Yve in swimming pool with Dylan

  
  my Simple liFe -vialentino — Authority: 127
  Yve cant wait to jump to the pool ... Yve told me she is envy to see Dylan enjoy swimming alone in the pool ... so she climb into the pool. Gosh, I am so worried about my weight that I will puncture the pool when I stepped into the pool. Dylan now is so happy to swim in the pool ... he can swim forward now with ...
  6 hours ago

• Sunbaked Town

  
  Authspot — Authority: 513
  Image by The Wandering Angel via Flickr A sunbaked town— People going to the pool For cool adventure.
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• Effective Guidelines Homeowners Should Follow When Buying Solar Pool Heaters

  
  Techtoucian.net — Authority: 161
  Solar pool heater s reduce your pool heating costs, if not eliminate them altogether. They work very efficiently and have a low operating cost. The cost of a solar swimming pool heater is very comparable to the cost of both heat pumps and gas pool heaters. Most solar pool heaters include a solar collector, a filter, ...
  7 hours ago

• The Swim Song

  
  Dances to the Beet of Her Own Drum — Authority: 108
  featuring PSLS (Pink Shirted Love Slave) * btw the ducklings names are Bubbles ( all yellow) and Splash (the one with the dark bill)
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• My dog hurt her feet – all of them!

  
  Tricia's Musings — Authority: 411
  We had a little scare earlier today. My husband had taken our dog, Midnight, to a beach here in Toronto where you can let your dog off leash and where they can swim in the lake. It’s called Cherry beach. We’ve taken her there several times, and being a Labrador Retriever, she just loves the water. She plays ...
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• Eik swimming 11 8 09

  
  Cell Phone Offers — Authority: 165
  Author: wsmscc Keywords: Eik dog swim Added: November 8, 2009
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• What a beautiful weekend (and our injured dog)

  
  You are in My World Now — Authority: 116
  It’s beautiful here in Toronto this weekend … it’s like a very late Indian Summer. The sun is just about to set, but it’s still 17 C (63 F) out- and that’s pretty warm for November! If only it would stay this warm instead of getting cold again soon! Oh well .. at least it’s still supposed to be warm ...
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• The Past Week’s Activities

  
  DJ's World - sharing the fun and educational world of DJ - a 5 year old computer wiz — Authority: 99
  The Past Week’s Activities We are very proud that you have chosen to subscribe to this feed. We hope that you and your family will visit DJs World on a regular basis. We pledge that we will always keep DJs World a safe place for children of all ages to visit. Please enjoy the following posting(s): Hello ...
  16 hours ago

• Week 45 - 02/11 - 08/11

  
  anakpanyu......slowly walking towards the finish line — Authority: 118
  Monday- recoveryTuesday- Morning 5km run and afternoon 1000m swimWednesday - Afternoon bike ride 46.16kmThursday - recoveryFriday - Afternoon bike ride 41.38kmSaturday - Morning track run 10x400m warm up with 5x200m 40sec - 200m recoverySunday - Recovery / RestIt was pretty much a busy week. Mostly unscheduled ...
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• It Is Always Vital To Lose Weight After Pregnancy! Some Essential Tips Here!

  
  Summer Weight Loss — Authority: 151
  It is very true that we may put on some weight after giving birth. As a result, you may want to lose the weight gained when you are pregnant. Getting back your sexy shape again will be essential. Consequently, it is essential to find some weight loss tips.
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• Athlete of the Week nominations

  
  Sidelines — Authority: 142
  Who were the top athletes in Section II athletics from Monday Nov. 2 through Saturday Nov. 7? Submit your nominations here. Perhaps your selection and comment will be in the paper Thursday.
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• Begin Weight Loss - Some Tips For You

  
  Nutrition & Healthy Cooking — Authority: 148
  For folks who are considered overweight or obese, why is it important for you to lose weight? In fact, you want to lose weight because you need to consider your personal health and well being. As a result, you may want to start losing weight as soon as possible. In this case, you may have a question in your mind. You ...
  23 hours ago

• Sports Briefing | Swimming: Hardy Breaks Own 50-Meter Mark

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 915
  The American Jessica Hardy broke her own 50-meter short-course world record in the breaststroke when she was timed in 29.36 seconds at a World Cup meet in Moscow.
  23 hours ago

• How do I make a good poster for friend in a swimming competition?

  
  Sports — Authority: 145
  As part of my swimming team, we are making each other posters for the upcoming national meet. I am making a poster for a 13 year old guy, he is swimming backstroke. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks for the help.
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• And Give Young Sally Some Room

  
  Poor Impulse Control — Authority: 125
  Via every-freaking-body on the intertoobz, but in this case from Crooks & Liars:Nicole Belle:Rep. Tom Price (R-GA), one of the GOPs minions, continues the Joe Wilsonification of Congress to prevent discussion over Stupaks amendment, one that may actually lead to effectively a ban on abortion for low income ...
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• Rowdy Gaines teaches swimming clinic at Pennsbury

  
  The Intelligencer Now — Authority: 530
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• Rowdy Gaines teaches swimming clinic at Pennsbury

  
  Courier Times Now — Authority: 605
  David Garrett/Staff Photographer Rowdy watches seventh grader Nick Jeronis as he practices a freestyle drill. Three-time Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines conducted a clinic Saturday at Pennsbury high school pool.
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• New Swimming Pool Construction – Things to Consider First!

  
  gothinking.net — Authority: 151
  Gorgeous Swimming Pools and Fire FeaturesBuilding a New Swimming Pool While this thickened frugalness is face down, every acquire counts, so, when undergoing a material decision, same purchase a newborn pool, you should make trusty that your money are spent carefully.  When making a activity to physique a newborn ...
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• Our Recovery In Progress

  
  Letters in Bottles — Authority: 531
  The Gert Town Pool . [IMG: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7FfUJnQlBhE/Su4T9-des3I/AAAAAAAAGJg/sUpuJh8vARc/s400/IMG_6068.JPG]
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