Connexion
a swimming sport that combines elements of dance, gymnastics, and swimming in choreographed routines performed in water
natation artistique
a race where swimmers can use any stroke style they prefer, typically the front crawl, known for its speed and efficiency
nage libre
the competitive swimming for athletes with physical disabilities
natation parasportive
a swimming stroke performed on one's back, with backward arm movements and a flutter kick
crawlé inversé
a stroke where the swimmer lies on their back, using alternating arm movements and a flutter kick
dos
a fast stroke characterized by alternating arm movements and a flutter kick
crawl
a stroke where the swimmer moves both arms in a half-circle motion in front of the body while performing a frog-like kick
brasse
a stroke where both arms move simultaneously in a windmill motion while the legs perform a dolphin kick
papillon
a basic stroke where the swimmer moves their hands and feet in a paddling motion similar to a dog's movement in the water
nage à la façon d'un chien
a stroke where the swimmer lies on their side, using a scissor kick and alternating arm movements to carry themselves through the water
brasse sur le côté
a powerful swimming kick where both legs move simultaneously in a wave-like motion
coup de dauphin
a rapid, alternating leg movement in swimming where the legs move up and down in a quick, continuous motion
coup de pied battu
to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs
faire de la natation
a technique where a swimmer touches the wall, turns onto their back, and pushes off the wall using a flutter kick
toupie ouverte
a swimming technique designed for efficient and stealthy movement in water, commonly used in military operations
coup de nage de combat
a basic swimming stroke on the back using simple arm and leg movements
dos élémentaire
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
dos de survie
a professional swimming organization featuring elite athletes competing in team-based events worldwide
Ligue Internationale de Natation
the international governing body for aquatic sports, including swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, and open water swimming
Fédération Internationale de Natation
a race where a swimmer competes in all four strokes in one continuous race
medley individuel
a type of swimming race where competitors swim four different strokes in a specific order
nage en nage libre
a track or swimming relay race in which each team member competes in a different stroke
relai medley
