a swimming sport that combines elements of dance, gymnastics, and swimming in choreographed routines performed in water
Kunstschwimmen
a race where swimmers can use any stroke style they prefer, typically the front crawl, known for its speed and efficiency
Freistil
the competitive swimming for athletes with physical disabilities
Paraschwimmen
a swimming stroke performed on one's back, with backward arm movements and a flutter kick
Rückenschwimmen
a stroke where the swimmer lies on their back, using alternating arm movements and a flutter kick
Rückenlage
a fast stroke characterized by alternating arm movements and a flutter kick
Kraul
a stroke where the swimmer moves both arms in a half-circle motion in front of the body while performing a frog-like kick
Brustschwimmen
a stroke where both arms move simultaneously in a windmill motion while the legs perform a dolphin kick
Schmetterling
a basic stroke where the swimmer moves their hands and feet in a paddling motion similar to a dog's movement in the water
Hundepaddeln
a stroke where the swimmer lies on their side, using a scissor kick and alternating arm movements to carry themselves through the water
Seitenlage
a powerful swimming kick where both legs move simultaneously in a wave-like motion
Delfintritt
a rapid, alternating leg movement in swimming where the legs move up and down in a quick, continuous motion
Flatterkick
to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs
schwimmen
a technique where a swimmer touches the wall, turns onto their back, and pushes off the wall using a flutter kick
offene Wende
a swimming technique designed for efficient and stealthy movement in water, commonly used in military operations
Kampf-Side-Stroke
a basic swimming stroke on the back using simple arm and leg movements
elementar Rückenverschluss
a swimming stroke that is a combination of a flutter kick and a windmill-like arm motion
Trudgen
a swimming technique for floating on your back and moving with minimal effort
Überlebensrücken
a professional swimming organization featuring elite athletes competing in team-based events worldwide
Internationale Schwimm-Liga
the international governing body for aquatic sports, including swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, and open water swimming
Weltwassersportverband
a race where a swimmer competes in all four strokes in one continuous race
individuelles Medley
a type of swimming race where competitors swim four different strokes in a specific order
Lagenossenschwimmen
a track or swimming relay race in which each team member competes in a different stroke
Lagenstaffel