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Swimming

Swimming is a popular sport that requires the use of the hands, legs and the abdomen to propel oneself forward in the water.

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What are fun things to do in a pool by yourself?

You could take a walk in your neighborhood, make a fairy garden, teach your pet/pets new tricks, kick around a soccer ball, try to do a cartwheel, teach yourself jump rope tricks, draw your backyard, have a lemonade stand, look for bugs, and water your plants. Hope that helped! :)

Why is swimming 1650 yards considered a mile?

In Olympic and International competition, the distances are in meters (usually either 25 "short course" or 50 meter "long course" pools). A mile is 1609 meters. 1650 is the first 50 meter multiple over a mile, so that's the distance used for the race. The races are all the same digit of measurement (100, 200, 400, 800, 1650) regardless of yards or meters.

A true "olympic size pool" measures 50 meters long and 25 meters wide (this way, the pool can be either short course or long course depending on how the lane lines are strung) which is as big as you're probably ever gonna see. However, the term "Olympic sized" seems to be thrown around a lot and can generally mean any pool big enough to do laps in (which is 25 yards (short course) in length minimal). So when asking how big a pool is one should probably find out if it's long or short course and yards or meters.

Why would divers dive in very deep waters?

The water pressure is too great. It doubles with every 33 feet of depth. The maximum depth for conventional scuba diving is about 40 m (130 ft), technical divers with specialized gas mixtures may work down to 110 m (350 ft). The depth of the deep sea can be as far down as 4,000 m (14,000 ft)

Is swimming a contact sport?

Technically you're not supposed to come into contact with people but no matter how hard you try someone always gets hit or you yourself is getting hit. I have seen on multiple occasions bloody nosed which were the product of getting hit in the face by some swimmer in the other lane. Also I have seen during relays when someone dives off the block sometimes they kick the swimmer before them in the head. I have also given girls headaches before because when I am swimming down my lane a lot of the time I hit someone in the head...hard. (Maybe it was an accident maybe it wasn't) So I think that swimming was never meant to be a contact sport but has definitely turned into one.

Who is the most famous sports leader?

I'm not sure what exactly you mean by this, but maybe you mean who was the best player on the most successful sports team? If so, you could say Michael Jordan. He led the Chicago Bulls to 6 championships (two three-peats with his two-year retirement in the middle), as well as the best regular season record in NBA history in 1996 (72-10). You could also go with Bill Russell, Center and Captain of 11 Boston Celtics championship teams. Shaquille O'Neal has won four titles as the best player/leader on his team. I'd go into other sports, but the ambiguous nature of the question is making me lazy...

How many lengths must you swim in an olympic pool to swim 1 km?

Twenty in a 50 meter pool (Olympic), or 40 in a 25 yard pool (collegiate). However, there is no 1 km race in an olympic pool, it is either an 800 meter or a 1500 meter, which they call the mile.

Why is it compulsary to wear a swimming suit in public pools?

These rules are usually established by your local health department, or set by local ordnance and there is no way of knowing the rules in your area. AS A GENERAL RULE: Most public swimming pools require proper swim suits or attire.

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Since "A GENERAL RULE" HAS MULTIPLE DEFINITIONS, so does a "proper" bathing suit.

You may have to spell that out in a very particular way so there is no confusion in the definition of your words. You know exactly what you mean, however, when you put it on paper and others read it you will find various people have different ideas as to what you really mean.

WHY do I feel the need to urinate while swimming?

Possibly from the amount of fluid you have taken in whilst swimming. The fluid gives more energy, but if you've drank too much at 1 point, then it's most likely to head down to the bladder soon.

What are the different synchronized swimming terms?

freestyle; breaststroke; butterfly; and backstroke

Click on the 'Synchronized Swimming Positions' link on this page to see the positions used in synchronized swimming and read a history of the sport. There are many different terms. Some basic ones are "crane" and "ballet leg"

What is the Fastest time swam in the 50 yard Freestyle?

50 yds is not a recognised distance in competitive swimming, the closest distance actually competed is 50m freestyle which is approximately 10% further and the world record is 20.48s by Amaury LEVEAUX

What are some violations for swimming competitions?

some "violations" in swimming are: if you are doing the breast stroke and you take more than one stroke before breathing again is one. If you dont touch the wall with two hands while doing any stroke beside backstroke is another violation.there are many more violations. if you need more you should look for a swimming rule book.

Youngest swimmer to swim 1 mile?

Lots of people can swim a mile at a very young age. I think I first swum 1 mile at the age of 6.

Which country has won the most swimming medals in the Olympics?

The most amount of gold medals ever won at a single Olympic swimming competition was 8, and it was done by Michael Phelps of the US at the Beijing 2008 summer Olympics.

When did swimming begin in the Olympic games?

Are there any strange facts about swimming in the Olympic games?

Yes. Ryan Lochte pees in pools. Check out: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/bbf2c287fe/peeing-in-pools-with-ryan-lochte

Who are the top five record holders for 100 meter butterfly?

Steffen Deibler holds the world record in the 50m butterfly.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_world_records_in_swimming

Positives things of swimming?

- It's a way to keep fit, and burn lots of calories whilst having fun. - The swimming pool is somewhere to go on a rainy day! - You can train up to be a competitive swimmer and aim to swim in the Olympics, to get a gold medal. -There are 4 different strokes in swimming, so if you don't like one stroke or you can't do it, you can always try another one! -There is also syncronised swimming so if you don't like proper swimming, you could try syncronised swimming which is basically dancing in water with a team.

What is the name of the international governing body of swimming?

Governing Body Of GymnasticsIn The U.S., the governing body for gymnastics is USAG, or USA Gymnastics. They oversee everything from the youngest girls in the lowest levels, to the most talented, highest level gymnasts.

Féderation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG)

How many lengths of a pool to swim the channel?

The narrowest point of the channel is the Strait of Dover which is 34 km wide.

What are the purpose of bubbling in swimming?

Bubbling in swimming refers to exhaling air through your nose while under water. This takes place after you have taken a breath above water and then placed your face beneath the surface to continue swimming. It helps to regulate your breathing patterns under the water.

Where can one purchased a Speedo swim bag?

They are called "Jammers", and you can get them anywhere they sell swimming suits for competition swimmers. They are avalible online and at some sporting goods stores like "Dicks Sporting goods" or big 5 They are called "Jammers", and you can get them anywhere they sell swimming suits for competition swimmers. They are avalible online and at some sporting goods stores like "Dicks Sporting goods" or big 5

2 laps on a treadmill is how many miles?

i believe it is four laps. But it all depends on what type of tredmill you have.

Which swimming race is the longest?

In terms of competition time - Sailing is the longest individual event - Ben Ainslie completed 11 races totalling 10:45 hours over 6 days to win a single Gold medal at London 2012.

How do you hold breath longer under water?

If you're just swimming for fun or trying to see who can hold your breath the longest with your friends, breathe in as much air as you can and then slowly let it out as you go. If you swim competitively, it really depends. I've found when I sprint in freestyle I can do a 25 without breathing if I tildmy head all the way down, cup my hands, and charge forward as fast as I can, although I don't think you're supposed to have your head that low... But it works!

It veries from person to person!!!!! Most adults can hold their breath for about 45 seconds.

Although, some people such as Navy Seals are trained to hold their breath underwater for an extended period of time, or in other words several minutes.