WHAT YOU DO IN THIS SPORT : Swimming is an individual or team
sport and activity. Competitive swimming is one of the most
popular Olympic sports, with events in butterfly, backstroke,
breaststroke, freestyle, and individual medley. In addition to
these individual events, Olympic swimmers also participate in
relays. Swimmers can also compete in open-water events.It is
made by the propulsion of the body through water by combined
arm and leg motions and the natural flotation of the body.
Is swimming a
dangerous sport?
Definitely a
dangerous sport!
Pepole have
gotten
concussions and
stress fractures.
Someone has hit
their head on the
diving board,
people also slip on
the pool deck and
broke their wrist.
Why do people like
swimming? People
think that is
refreshing, it doesn't
stress your knees
ankles as much as
other sports, it works
every muscle in your
body, you can swim
all year round if you
want.
Important information about swimming
Interesting facts: • Swimming started in
the 1st century. • Over 50% of world-class
swimmers suffer from shoulder pain. •
Swimming has been a part of the Olympics
since 1896. • Some people think swimming
started when a person fell into the water
and panicking, he started to swim in a way
we call today dog paddle. • Egyptians made
a picture or symbol for swimming as far
back as 2500 A. • Peanuts are a source of
energy for swimmers. • Drags slow you
down in swimming because they are not
skin tight.