a swimming sport that combines elements of dance, gymnastics, and swimming in choreographed routines performed in water
nuoto artistico
a race where swimmers can use any stroke style they prefer, typically the front crawl, known for its speed and efficiency
freestyle
the competitive swimming for athletes with physical disabilities
para nuoto
a swimming stroke performed on one's back, with backward arm movements and a flutter kick
backcrawl
a stroke where the swimmer lies on their back, using alternating arm movements and a flutter kick
nuoto sul dorso
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
nuoto a rana
a stroke where both arms move simultaneously in a windmill motion while the legs perform a dolphin kick
farfalla
a basic stroke where the swimmer moves their hands and feet in a paddling motion similar to a dog's movement in the water
pagaia per cani
a stroke where the swimmer lies on their side, using a scissor kick and alternating arm movements to carry themselves through the water
colpo laterale
a powerful swimming kick where both legs move simultaneously in a wave-like motion
calcio del delfino
a rapid, alternating leg movement in swimming where the legs move up and down in a quick, continuous motion
calcio volante
to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs
nuotare
a technique where a swimmer touches the wall, turns onto their back, and pushes off the wall using a flutter kick
turno aperto
a swimming technique designed for efficient and stealthy movement in water, commonly used in military operations
colpo laterale da combattimento
a basic swimming stroke on the back using simple arm and leg movements
dorso elementare
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
dorso di sopravvivenza
a professional swimming organization featuring elite athletes competing in team-based events worldwide
Lega Internazionale di Nuoto
the international governing body for aquatic sports, including swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, and open water swimming
Mondo acquatico
a race where a swimmer competes in all four strokes in one continuous race
miscuglio individuale
a type of swimming race where competitors swim four different strokes in a specific order
nuoto misto