Freestyle swimming has been included in every modern Olympics ... but is done with the face and chest facing upward out of the water. While the three downward-facing strokes allow athletes to track ...

From elite athletes to those just looking for a gentle way to stay fit, swimming attracts a wide range of fitness enthusiasts ...

But I was terrified. What if I had another stroke while I was swimming? I imagined water pushing into my lungs, my body unresponsive as I sank to the bottom. “You’ll be fine,” Katie said.