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The first official appearance of the ______ stroke in swimming was at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne.
The first official appearance of the ______ stroke in swimming was at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne.
butterfly
Before being accepted as a separate style in 1952, the ______ was initially a variant of breaststroke, showcasing the evolution of swimming techniques.
Before being accepted as a separate style in 1952, the ______ was initially a variant of breaststroke, showcasing the evolution of swimming techniques.
butterfly
Drawings found in 'The cave of swimmers' in the Kebir Desert, dating back to around 4000 B.C., provide evidence that swimming has been known since ______ times.
Drawings found in 'The cave of swimmers' in the Kebir Desert, dating back to around 4000 B.C., provide evidence that swimming has been known since ______ times.
prehistoric
The Indian palace from 2800B.C. in Mohenjo Darocontains a swimming pool sized 30m by 60m. This indicates that even in ancient times swimming was more than just a means of getting around; it also served some ______ purpose.
The Indian palace from 2800B.C. in Mohenjo Darocontains a swimming pool sized 30m by 60m. This indicates that even in ancient times swimming was more than just a means of getting around; it also served some ______ purpose.
In 1716, ______ is credited with inventing swimming fins at the young age of ten, marking an early innovation in swimming aids.
In 1716, ______ is credited with inventing swimming fins at the young age of ten, marking an early innovation in swimming aids.
The front crawl, initially called the "______", was introduced by John Arthur Trudgen in 1873, who learned it from Native Americans.
The front crawl, initially called the "______", was introduced by John Arthur Trudgen in 1873, who learned it from Native Americans.
The front crawl style, initially known as the trudgen, is considered the first European adaptation of the fastest swimming style known today; the ______.
The front crawl style, initially known as the trudgen, is considered the first European adaptation of the fastest swimming style known today; the ______.
Captain Matthew Webb achieved fame as the first person to swim the English Channel in 1875, although he tragically died in Niagara Falls in 1882, highlighting the inherent risks of ______ waters.
Captain Matthew Webb achieved fame as the first person to swim the English Channel in 1875, although he tragically died in Niagara Falls in 1882, highlighting the inherent risks of ______ waters.
The front crawl was introduced by John Arthur ______ in 1873, who copied it from Native Americans.
The front crawl was introduced by John Arthur ______ in 1873, who copied it from Native Americans.
Drawings from the Stone Age, depicting swimming, were discovered in '\The cave of ______' near Wadi Sora in Egypt.
Drawings from the Stone Age, depicting swimming, were discovered in '\The cave of ______' near Wadi Sora in Egypt.
The world swimming association, known as Fédération Internationale de Natation de Amateur, or ______, was formed during the early development of the sport.
The world swimming association, known as Fédération Internationale de Natation de Amateur, or ______, was formed during the early development of the sport.
Around 2800 B.C., the Indian palace in Mohenjo Daro contained a swimming pool, showcasing early architectural integration of recreational water facilities that measured 30m by ______m.
Around 2800 B.C., the Indian palace in Mohenjo Daro contained a swimming pool, showcasing early architectural integration of recreational water facilities that measured 30m by ______m.
The first official appearance of the Butterfly style was at the Melbourne Olympic Games in ______.
The first official appearance of the Butterfly style was at the Melbourne Olympic Games in ______.
In 1716, ______ Franklin is credited with inventing swimming fins at the age of ten, highlighting early innovations in swimming aids.
In 1716, ______ Franklin is credited with inventing swimming fins at the age of ten, highlighting early innovations in swimming aids.
Captain Matthew Webb was the first person to swim the English Channel using ______, demonstrating endurance and skill in open water swimming.
Captain Matthew Webb was the first person to swim the English Channel using ______, demonstrating endurance and skill in open water swimming.
In 1798, ______ wrote 'Kleines Lehrbuch der Schwimmkunst zum Selbstunterricht', a book recommending a 'fishing rod' device to aid in learning swimming.
In 1798, ______ wrote 'Kleines Lehrbuch der Schwimmkunst zum Selbstunterricht', a book recommending a 'fishing rod' device to aid in learning swimming.
Flashcards
1912 Olympics
1912 Olympics
The year women's swimming first appeared in the Olympics.
FINA
FINA
The world swimming association.
Nicolas Wynman (1538)
Nicolas Wynman (1538)
German professor who wrote the first swimming book, "Colymbetes."
John Arthur Trudgen (1873)
John Arthur Trudgen (1873)
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"The cave of swimmers"
"The cave of swimmers"
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Thevenot (1696)
Thevenot (1696)
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Captain Matthew Webb
Captain Matthew Webb
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Trudgeon
Trudgeon
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Swimming in the Olympics
Swimming in the Olympics
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Butterfly Olympic Debut
Butterfly Olympic Debut
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Richard Cavill's Contribution
Richard Cavill's Contribution
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Ancient Swimming Art
Ancient Swimming Art
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Mohenjo Daro Pool
Mohenjo Daro Pool
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"Chinkiang Association"
"Chinkiang Association"
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Swimming Fins Inventor
Swimming Fins Inventor
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First Indoor Pool
First Indoor Pool
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