a swimming sport that combines elements of dance, gymnastics, and swimming in choreographed routines performed in water
kunstzwemmen
a race where swimmers can use any stroke style they prefer, typically the front crawl, known for its speed and efficiency
vrijeslag
the competitive swimming for athletes with physical disabilities
para zwemmen
a swimming stroke performed on one's back, with backward arm movements and a flutter kick
rugcrawl
a stroke where the swimmer lies on their back, using alternating arm movements and a flutter kick
rugzwemmen
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
borstcrawl
a stroke where both arms move simultaneously in a windmill motion while the legs perform a dolphin kick
vlinder
a basic stroke where the swimmer moves their hands and feet in a paddling motion similar to a dog's movement in the water
hondpeddelen
a stroke where the swimmer lies on their side, using a scissor kick and alternating arm movements to carry themselves through the water
zijwaartse slag
a powerful swimming kick where both legs move simultaneously in a wave-like motion
dolfijnenslag
a rapid, alternating leg movement in swimming where the legs move up and down in a quick, continuous motion
fladdertrap
to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs
zwemmen
a technique where a swimmer touches the wall, turns onto their back, and pushes off the wall using a flutter kick
open draai
a swimming technique designed for efficient and stealthy movement in water, commonly used in military operations
gevecht zijslag
a basic swimming stroke on the back using simple arm and leg movements
elementaire rugslag
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
overlevingsrugslag
a professional swimming organization featuring elite athletes competing in team-based events worldwide
Internationale Zwem Liga
the international governing body for aquatic sports, including swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, and open water swimming
Wereldzwemfederatie
a race where a swimmer competes in all four strokes in one continuous race
individueel medley
a type of swimming race where competitors swim four different strokes in a specific order
gemengd zwemmen
a track or swimming relay race in which each team member competes in a different stroke
medley estafette