Swimming
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Swimming is the self-propulsion of a person through water, usually for recreation, sport, exercise, or survival. Swimmers achieve locomotion by coordinating limb and body movements to achieve a level
A competitive swimmer performing the breaststroke
Swimmers perform squats prior to entering the pool in a U.S. military base, 2011.
Kids enjoying while swimming in a lake.
Timurid conqueror Babur's troops swim across a river.
Competitive swimming
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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. Competitive swimming is one of the most p
Swimming
…such as strengthened cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and increased flexibility. It is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. As a formalized sport, swimming is featured in various local, national, and international competitions, including every modern Summer Olympics. Swimming involves repeated…
Start of the 4 × 100 meters men's relay during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing
Leander swimming across the Hellespont. Detail from a painting by Bernard Picart.
The routes taken by Webb and T.W. Burgess across the English Channel, in 1875 and 1911, respectively.
Katie Ledecky set the Olympic records in 2016 for the 400m and 800m freestyle.