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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