Did you know? Swimming has lasted around the world for over one thousand years. One of the earliest representations of  swimming was in ancient Egypt. Swimming is one of the best aerobic exercises. USA Swimming has been has been ranked the number one swimming nation in the world for more than 40 years. USA Swimming has adopted three core objectives. These objectives establish the foundation of the strategic business plan for our sport. USA Swimming encourages all members to participate in local, regional and national efforts to ensure that these objectives are accomplished. Each year competitive swimmers train at YMCA facilities The United States plans to host the Short Course Championships in 2004. Swimming is the second most popular activity among 61 sports and nearly 60 million participants in 1999 according to the National Sporting Goods Association's 1999 survey. For swimming, a participant is defined as someone seven years of age, or older who swims six or more times within a year at the Short Course Championships.

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