When humans first started swimming, we swam the open waters—oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers. The modern age brought us pools, but many still enjoy open water swimming. Many like the change of scenery and the feeling of swimming in a straight line for long periods of time. Whether for pleasure or competition, swimmers need to [...]
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Governing Body Of Swimming
So you’ve decided to get into swimming as a sport. Then you begin to wonder… who runs this thing anyway? Who makes the rules? The answer, at least in the United States, would be that the governing body of swimming is USA Swimming. USA Swimming handles all aspects of competitive swimming. It sets the rules [...]
Top 5 Famous Female Swimmers
One of the strengths of swimming for sport is that it produces as many athletes from one gender as another. There are females among the great swimmers that rank among the finest athletes the world has ever known. Below is a short-list of some of the best of the best of the worlds most famous [...]
Top 5 Famous Male Swimmers
The competitive world of swimming has produced some remarkable swimmers. But who are the best? Which of these great swimmers were so spectacular that they shine above all others? Let’s take a brief look at some of the top great swimmers in the male category. Michael Phelps – Even if you were living under a [...]
What You Need To Know Before Joining A Swim Team
A swim team is a great way to extend a child’s love of the water beyond mere recreational activities. It can consist of any number of students, headed by a swim coach (or a coach with assistants). The team will practice the various swim strokes that are used in swimming for sport. These strokes include: [...]
The History Of Swimming As A Sport
Ever since ancient humans first encountered water, people have been swimming. At first, we swam for travel or to catch food. However, as time progressed and mankind grew more civilized, swimming evolved from a necessity, to a recreational activity, and eventually to a true sport. One of the oldest recordings in the history about swimming can be found [...]
Why You Need A Swimming Coach
Swimming Coach A swimming coach does much more than just teach someone how to swim. Swimming coaches must also stay updated on the latest first aid techniques and pool safety measures. Often a swimming coach teaches and manages a swim team in addition to teaching swimming lessons. Swimming coaches, like those of any other sport, [...]