In the 50m freestyle, for example, some competitors don't breathe at any point during the race. Freestyle swimming has been included in every modern Olympics. Currently, freestyle is contested in more ...

Many non-swimming athletes struggle to pass military swimming tests, but after practicing techniques, pool skills and ...

For jobs on the special operations/special warfare side (SEAL, SWCC, diver/EOD), you must swim a stroke that is considered an underwater recovery stroke, such as the breaststroke, elementary side ...

In this contribution from Swim Like A. Fish, the topic of undulation for a swimmer is covered, including its role in the various strokes.

Each swimming stroke has specific rules designed to ensure that no swimmer gets an unfair competitive advantage over another swimmer.

It involves kicking legs and pulling arms through the water. People go for various swimming strokes, including freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly, says fitness expert Rhea Ekhlas ...

I mean, I can swim. But what I do in a pool feels more like a battle for survival than a workout — especially after the first few laps. My legs are too long, my stroke is uneven and I constantly ...