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  • Ancient carvings that were found in the Middle East suggest that people have been able to swim for over 4,000 years.

  • Swimming began as a survival skill.
  • Early strokes included breaststroke, sidestroke, and various forms of the crawl.
  • Swimming events for men have been apart of modern Olympics since 1896.

  • In the 1920's men's and women's bathing suits were made out of wool. These swim suits were always either white or black with a white rubber belt.
  • Today there are more efficient suits called aqua blades. They make you more streamline in the water and come in various colors.
  • Speedo is the most popular swimsuit.

  • Women started swimming in 1912.
  • Swimming is more popular with girls than boys.
  • There are many different age groups in swimming such as; 8 and under, 11 and 12 year olds, and 13 and over.
  • In the Olympics your bathing attire must be approved by the officials.

 

 

  • Swimming is one of the most popular Olympic sports.
  • Swimming officially started in 1896.
  • The first 100 meter race was across the Bay of Zea.
  • The first Olympics was at Athens in 1896.
  • In the 2004 Olympics 938 athletes competed in the swimming events.
  • There are 16 events for both men and women in the Olympics.

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