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Who introduced the hand-over stroke to the Western World?
Who introduced the hand-over stroke to the Western World?
Who was the first person to swim the English Channel?
Who was the first person to swim the English Channel?
In what year was the first national governing body for swimming formed in the UK?
In what year was the first national governing body for swimming formed in the UK?
Who introduced freestyle to the Western World?
Who introduced freestyle to the Western World?
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In what year was the first women's swimming championship held?
In what year was the first women's swimming championship held?
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When was butterfly accepted as a separate style?
When was butterfly accepted as a separate style?
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In which type of environments does swimming take place?
In which type of environments does swimming take place?
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What is the name of the book written by Nikolaus Wynmann about swimming?
What is the name of the book written by Nikolaus Wynmann about swimming?
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In which year was the first indoor swimming pool opened to the public?
In which year was the first indoor swimming pool opened to the public?
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What was introduced to a European audience in 1844?
What was introduced to a European audience in 1844?
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Which of the following is a type of swimming stroke mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a type of swimming stroke mentioned in the text?
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What is the approximate age of the earliest evidence of recreational swimming?
What is the approximate age of the earliest evidence of recreational swimming?
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Who introduced swimming as a sport to the Philippines?
Who introduced swimming as a sport to the Philippines?
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What was the nickname of Teofilo E. Yldefonso, a Filipino swimmer?
What was the nickname of Teofilo E. Yldefonso, a Filipino swimmer?
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What event did Teofilo E. Yldefonso win a bronze medal in at the 1928 Olympics?
What event did Teofilo E. Yldefonso win a bronze medal in at the 1928 Olympics?
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What is the most efficient and fastest swimming technique?
What is the most efficient and fastest swimming technique?
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What is the characteristic of the Front Crawl stroke?
What is the characteristic of the Front Crawl stroke?
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Which swimming stroke is considered the most difficult and exhausting?
Which swimming stroke is considered the most difficult and exhausting?
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What is the primary movement of the legs in the breaststroke?
What is the primary movement of the legs in the breaststroke?
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What is the advantage of the backstroke in competitive swimming?
What is the advantage of the backstroke in competitive swimming?
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What is the purpose of the kickboard in swimming?
What is the purpose of the kickboard in swimming?
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How do the legs move in the breaststroke?
How do the legs move in the breaststroke?
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What is the position of the body at the start of a breaststroke?
What is the position of the body at the start of a breaststroke?
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What is the characteristic of the leg kick in the backstroke?
What is the characteristic of the leg kick in the backstroke?
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Study Notes
Historical Contributions to Swimming
- The hand-over stroke was introduced to the Western World by Nikolaus Wynmann.
- Matthew Webb was the first person to swim the English Channel, achieving this feat in 1875.
- The first national governing body for swimming in the UK was formed in 1846.
Development of Swimming Styles
- Freestyle was introduced to the Western World by American swimmers in the 19th century.
- The first women's swimming championship was held in 1910.
- Butterfly was accepted as a separate style in 1952.
Swimming Environments
- Swimming occurs in various environments including swimming pools, oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Notable Literature and Facilities
- Nikolaus Wynmann authored the book titled "Der Schwimmer oder ein Zwiegespräch über die Schwimmkunst" regarding swimming.
- The first indoor swimming pool opened to the public in 1837.
Cultural Introductions and Achievements
- A display of Native American swimming techniques was introduced to a European audience in 1844.
- Teofilo E. Yldefonso introduced swimming as a sport to the Philippines.
- Teofilo E. Yldefonso earned a bronze medal in the 200-meter breaststroke at the 1928 Olympics.
Swimming Techniques and Characteristics
- The Front Crawl is the most efficient and fastest swimming technique.
- The Front Crawl stroke features a high-elbow recovery and a flutter kick.
- The butterfly stroke is considered the most difficult and exhausting due to its simultaneous arm movement and dolphin kick.
Stroke Mechanics
- In the breaststroke, the primary leg movement is a frog kick, where legs move outwards, then back together.
- The backstroke advantages include the ability to breathe easily as swimmers face upward.
- A kickboard is used to help swimmers focus on leg strokes and streamline body position.
- In the breaststroke, legs start with a flexed position before executing the kick.
- The leg kick in the backstroke involves a fluttering motion, generating propulsion while maintaining a streamlined body.
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Test your knowledge of the origins and development of swimming as a sport. Learn about the earliest evidence of recreational swimming and its evolution over time. From prehistoric times to modern Olympic events, discover the fascinating history of swimming.
