Sports - Swimming

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Sports

a swimming sport that combines elements of dance, gymnastics, and swimming in choreographed routines performed in water

Ex: Artistic swimming , formerly known as synchronized swimming , is recognized as an Olympic sport .

a race where swimmers can use any stroke style they prefer, typically the front crawl, known for its speed and efficiency

Ex: Coaches emphasize breathing rhythm in freestyle to optimize performance .

the competitive swimming for athletes with physical disabilities

Ex: She trained tirelessly for para swimming competitions , aiming for gold medals .

a swimming stroke performed on one's back, with backward arm movements and a flutter kick

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a stroke where the swimmer lies on their back, using alternating arm movements and a flutter kick

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crawl [noun]

a fast stroke characterized by alternating arm movements and a flutter kick

Ex: She uses the crawl to cover long distances efficiently .

a stroke where the swimmer moves both arms in a half-circle motion in front of the body while performing a frog-like kick

Ex: He practiced breaststroke to improve his coordination and efficiency .

a stroke where both arms move simultaneously in a windmill motion while the legs perform a dolphin kick

Ex: Butterfly allows for fast , explosive swimming .

a basic stroke where the swimmer moves their hands and feet in a paddling motion similar to a dog's movement in the water

Ex: He felt comfortable using the dog paddle in the pool .

a stroke where the swimmer lies on their side, using a scissor kick and alternating arm movements to carry themselves through the water

Ex: Sidestroke is often used for long-distance swimming .

a powerful swimming kick where both legs move simultaneously in a wave-like motion

Ex: She used a strong dolphin kick to accelerate during her butterfly stroke .

a rapid, alternating leg movement in swimming where the legs move up and down in a quick, continuous motion

Ex: Flutter kick is essential for both freestyle and backstroke events .
to swim [verb]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Ex: While I was swimming at the lake , I found a seashell .

a technique where a swimmer touches the wall, turns onto their back, and pushes off the wall using a flutter kick

Ex: Remember to streamline after your open turn to maintain momentum .

a swimming technique designed for efficient and stealthy movement in water, commonly used in military operations

Ex: To navigate swiftly in water , mastering the combat sidestroke is essential .

a basic swimming stroke on the back using simple arm and leg movements

Ex: The swim instructor demonstrated the elementary backstroke to the beginners .
trudgen [noun]

a swimming stroke that is a combination of a flutter kick and a windmill-like arm motion

Ex: The coach praised Jack for mastering the trudgen in record time .

a swimming technique for floating on your back and moving with minimal effort

Ex: During lifeguard training , they emphasized the importance of mastering the survival backstroke .

a professional swimming organization featuring elite athletes competing in team-based events worldwide

Ex: She earned a spot on her country 's team for the International Swimming League .

the international governing body for aquatic sports, including swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, and open water swimming

Ex: World Aquatics oversees competitions in swimming , diving , and other aquatic sports .

a race where a swimmer competes in all four strokes in one continuous race

Ex: He trains rigorously to improve his performance in the individual medley .

a type of swimming race where competitors swim four different strokes in a specific order

Ex: Training for medley swimming involves mastering all four strokes .

a track or swimming relay race in which each team member competes in a different stroke

Ex: The medley relay requires both speed and versatility from its swimmers .