Overview
Swimming tests speed, endurance, technique and efficiency in the water and includes freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
History
Swimming has ancient roots and became organized as a modern competitive sport during the nineteenth century. It has been a central Olympic sport since the modern Games.
Disciplines
Freestyle Swimming
Competitive freestyle races over standardized distances.
Backstroke
Swimming races performed on the back using alternating arm and leg action.
Major Competitions
African Games1965 · Brazzaville
African Athletes
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African Records
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Olympic History
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World Championships
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African Championships
African Games1965 · Brazzaville