a swimming sport that combines elements of dance, gymnastics, and swimming in choreographed routines performed in water
natação artística
a race where swimmers can use any stroke style they prefer, typically the front crawl, known for its speed and efficiency
estilo livre
the competitive swimming for athletes with physical disabilities
natação paralímpica
a swimming stroke performed on one's back, with backward arm movements and a flutter kick
nado de costas
a stroke where the swimmer lies on their back, using alternating arm movements and a flutter kick
nado de costas
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
nado de peito
a stroke where both arms move simultaneously in a windmill motion while the legs perform a dolphin kick
borboleta
a basic stroke where the swimmer moves their hands and feet in a paddling motion similar to a dog's movement in the water
paddle de cachorro
a stroke where the swimmer lies on their side, using a scissor kick and alternating arm movements to carry themselves through the water
nado lateral
a powerful swimming kick where both legs move simultaneously in a wave-like motion
chute de golfinho
a rapid, alternating leg movement in swimming where the legs move up and down in a quick, continuous motion
chute de flutuação
to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs
nadar
a technique where a swimmer touches the wall, turns onto their back, and pushes off the wall using a flutter kick
virada aberta
a swimming technique designed for efficient and stealthy movement in water, commonly used in military operations
estilo de natação de combate
a basic swimming stroke on the back using simple arm and leg movements
estilo de nado de costas básico
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
costas de sobrevivência
a professional swimming organization featuring elite athletes competing in team-based events worldwide
Liga Internacional de Natação
the international governing body for aquatic sports, including swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, and open water swimming
Federação Mundial de Natação
a race where a swimmer competes in all four strokes in one continuous race
medley individual
a type of swimming race where competitors swim four different strokes in a specific order
natação medley
a track or swimming relay race in which each team member competes in a different stroke
revezamento medley