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Goggles
________ is used to safely navigate around other swimmers and properly judge the distance between you and a wall.
Inability
________ to swim is the most common cause of drowning.
Buoyancy
________ is the upward force that act on a swimmer while they are in the water.
Kick
________ boardis a floating device help you in practicing and mastering arm and leg action and strokes.
John Trudgen
In 1873, ________ introduced the front crawl using flutter kick or scissor kick, which gave birth to freestyle.
American military men
The ________ introduced competitive swimming in Philippines.
fins
Swimming ________ loosens and strengthens ankles and adds propulsion to kick.
Paris France Olympics
In 1922 ________, Johnny Weissmuller was the first swimmer to have swum the 100 meter race in less than 1 minute.
natural flotation
Swimming, in recreation and sports, the propulsion of the body through water by combined arm and leg motions and the ________ of the body.
1896
In ________, Swimming was included in Greece Olympics in which Alfred Hajos won the first gold medal.
1972
In ________, Mark Spitz broke all records in the history of swimming.
Federation International De Natation Amateur
________ is the highest govern body in swimming and other water sport.
Water Polo
________ is a team sport played in water between two teams of seven players each.
Muscle Cramps
________ happens when a group of muscle suddenly contract.
fins
Swimming ________ are used by swimmers to strengthen their legs.
Paris France Olympics
In 1900, ________ included backstroke, relay races, and water polo in list of swimming events.
Other benefits of swimming are
Endurance, Muscle strength and Cardiovascular fitness
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