history of swimming

ENGLAND

considered the birthplace of swimming as a competitive and recreational sport.

London in 1837, National Swimming Society

Organized swimming competitions began in __________________ with events held in

man-made pools by the ___________________.

breaststroke and sidestroke.

2 strokes used at the time of London in 1837, National Swimming Society

North American Indians

In 1844, ___________________ introduced a faster swimming style—similar to today’s freestyle or crawl

Arthur Trudgen

In 1873, ____________ introduced the "Trudgen stroke"— an overhand arm action

combined with a scissors kick.

Trudgen Stroke

overhand arm action combined with a scissors kick.

Frederick Cavill, Australian Crawl

Later, _____________, after observing indigenous swimmers in Australia, developed the ____________, which included the flutter kick.

Charles M. Daniels, American Crawl

In the United States, ______________ modified the technique, creating the ____________, which introduced a coordinated six-beat kick that became the foundation of modern freestyle swimming.

1896

Swimming was included in the first modern Olympic Games in _______ for men,

1912

women’s events were added in _____.

World Aquatics (formerly FINA)

governing body of swimming internationaly

Since then, swimming has become one of the most popular Olympic sports globally, with events ranging from short sprints to long-distance marathons in pools and open water. It is governed by ________________________, which oversees international swimming rules and competitions.

American colonial period in the early 1900s.

Swimming was formally introduced to the Philippines during the _________________________________.

Teófilo Yldefonso,

two Olympic bronze medals

200-meter breaststroke

1928 Amsterdam Olympics

1932 Los Angeles Olympics

The country's most iconic early swimmer was ______________________ who brought pride to the nation by winning _______________ in the ______________—first in the _______________, then again in the _________________.

Second World War

1951 Asian Games

Jacinto Cayco and Artemio Salamat.

The ___________________interrupted swimming development in the Philippines, but post-war years saw a resurgence. At the ______________ in New Delhi, Filipino swimmers _________________ and ______________ won gold medals in the breaststroke events.

1954

Haydee Coloso-Espino and Jocelyn von Giese emerged

By ______, female swimmers such as __________________ and ____________ as top athletes, winning gold medals and inspiring future generations.

Philippine Amateur Swimming Association (PASA)

Philippine Swimming, Inc. (PSI)

Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Asian Games, and the

Olympics.

The ___________________________ was established to promote and govern swimming activities nationally. In recent years, this responsibility has been carried out by _________________ the country’s official swimming federation. PSI oversees local competitions, talent development, and participation in international events like the __________________, _______________ and the ___________.