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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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How long is a lap in a swimming pool?
Swimming competitions are generally held in 50m pools. Many colleges or well equipped facilities have pools that are 50 meters.
A lap can be either 25 meters or 50 meters. In the Olympics and major National events they swim 'long course' events which means the pool is 50 meters in length. However, there are still short course swim meets like 'Fina' and the pool is only 25 meters.
In America there are also lots of yard pools both in 25 yard length (short course) and 50 yard length (long course) varieties
Is it safe for a snake to go swimming in a swimming pool?
Here is the deal. a "salt water pool" IS a chlorine pool. Only difference is, on a chlorine pool u add chlorine. In a salt pool u add salt and a "Salt Generator" turns the sslt into chlorine... so really both pools use chlorine.... Just saves u the trouble of messing with chlorine and chlorine shocks..
The longest race in international competitive swimming (in a pool) is 1500 meters. It is 0.93 of a mile and is often referred to colloquially as "the mile." In the U.S., swimmers also swim the 1650 yard freestyle, which is also sometimes called "the mile."
In open water, there is a 1 mile race, but the world records differ from venue to venue. Thus, records are typically specific to the place -- there is no 1 record for entire world.
For the 1500 meter freestyle:
The world record for the long-course (50 meter pool) men's 1500 meter freestyle was set at the 2012 London Olympics by the Chinese swimmer, Sun Yang, with a time of 14:31.02. That is an average time per 100 meters of 58.07 seconds.
The world record for the short course (25 meter pool) men's 1500 meter freestyle was set by Australian swimmer, Grant Hackett, at the 2001 Australian Short Course Championships in Perth, Australia. His time was 14:10.10, making his average time per 100 meters 56.7 seconds.
The world record for the long course (50 meter pool) women's 1500 meter freestyle was set by U.S. swimmer, Kate Ziegler, at the 2007 TYR Meet of Champions in Mission Viejo, CA. Her time was 15:42.54, making her average time per 100 meters 1:02.84.
The world record for the short course (25 meter pool) women's 1500 meter freestyle was set by Danish swimmer, Lotte Friis, at an unnamed 2009 local club meet in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her time was 15:28.65, making her average time per 100 meters 1:01.91.
Why does a swimmer feel lighter while swimming?
You feel lighter in water because water is heavier then air and nearly all of you is heavier then air, however when you get into the water parts of you want to float to the surface putting you under the impression that you are lighter.
What is the rules and regulations in swimming pool?
RULES FOR SWIMMERS
1. Pool users must wear swimming suits or swimming trunks upon entry into the pool. Clothing such as cut-offs, gym shorts, and underwear is not permitted as swimwear. Swimwear should not have been worn for exercising immediately prior to pool use and must be colorfast and of a lightweight material suitable for swimwear, such as Lycra, Spandex, or nylon. Clean T-shirts may be worn for modesty or medical reasons but first must be sanctioned by the Pool Manager.
2. Guards have authority to enforce all pool rules. Patrons who repeatedly violate the rules may be ejected by the Manager.
3. Any person having a skin disease, sore or inflamed eyes, cold, nasal or ear discharge, communicable disease, or who is wearing any kind of bandage or band-aid is discourage from pool activities.
4. Persons having any considerable area of exposed sub-skin tissues, open blisters, cuts, etc., are warned that these are likely to become infected are discourage from pool activities.
5. Any adult or child who is experiencing even a mild case of diarrhea may not use the pool.
6. Running, boisterous or rough play, pushing, acrobatics, dunking, wrestling, splashing, yelling, diving or jumping haphazardly, snapping of towels, improper conduct causing undue disturbances in or about the pool area or any acts which would endanger any patron are prohibited.
7. Spitting, spouting of water, blowing nose or urinating in the pool are prohibited
8. No prolonged underwater swimming for time and/or distance. Competitive and/or repetitive breath holding can be deadly and is not permitted. Hyperventilation is absolutely not permitted.
9. Non-swimmers must remain in shallow water or wading pool (chest deep or less).
10. Toys, balls, inner tubes, inflated boats, and rafts are not permitted in the main pools. Small toys may be allowed in the Wading Pool at the Manager's discretion.
11. The outdoor pools will be closed and cleared for a 10 minute safety break each hour. This is a good time to head to the restrooms.
12. Single groups shall not monopolize a particular area of the pool and thereby limit its use by or intimidate other patrons. Private group uses are not permitted during a Recreation Swim period and must be scheduled as a private rental.
13. Wearing eyeglasses in the pool is discouraged unless absolutely necessary. Non-breakable lenses and frames are necessary for safety.
14. Gum chewing is not permitted anywhere in the pool complex for health and safety reasons.
15. Chairs are not permitted within 3 feet of the pool side.
16. NO DIVING IN WATER LESS THAN 6 FEET
What is mushroom float swimming?
it's not a swimming technique, it's a buoyancy technique.
you take a deep breath of air and wrap your arms around your legs. you should remain buoyant at the surface with your back almost sticking out of the water.
from a side view you would look like a mushroom. hence the name.
What is the best kind of swimsuit to where on water slides?
The best swimwear for water polo is "speedo" style trunks for men and one-piece suits for women. You can buy specialist gear from certain shops, these are streamlined and difficult for opposing players to grip and pull you back due to the material used. At lower levels it isn't so important however bikinis and boardshorts are still a definite no-no, jammers are a smart alternative for male players.
another great suit is one made of rubber, because in water it is very hard to grip. mostly for girls, but it helps guys too
also for the girls you have to have a zipper (well in my school you have to) it has to be very tight but very
guys just speedo :]
How many swimming laps equals a quarter of a mile of swimming?
It depends on the size of the swimming pools. If the pool is small, you need to swim many laps to get to 1/4 mile. 1/4 mile is 440 yards.
How many gallons in a 18 x 36 foot pool with a nine foot deep end and a 3 foot shallow end?
Hard to say exactly but you can get a rough estimate with the information you gave by assuming that it's a constant downsloping grade from one end of the pool to the other. Using that, then you'll have roughly 15700 gallons.
The strengths, physically, are stronger muscles, like the quads, calves, abs, biceps, triceps, hamstrings, latimus dorsi, gastrophnimius, and others. The mental strengths are being able to focus, self confidence, and more friends that can relate to you through swimming.
What order strokes do you swim IM?
The order for any IM is butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle.
How many lengths of the pool is 400m?
4 lengths of 25m (not 25km) is 100m
So 4x4=16 lengths to make 400m
How many people have won gold medals?
seeing as ive been doing this for 93 years, 24 1/2, my baby sheep tiger ate half of my 56th.
What is the country of origin for swimming?
im not positive but since the olympic games originated in Greece then i would believe that since swimming was an event then, that is where it started as a sport
I think that isn't true because swimming wasnt there back in Greece then
How many yards is one length of a pool?
well it depends. ---- a shorter 25 yard pool is well, 25 yards there is also a 25 meter pool but that is MUCH more uncommon the olympic sized pool is 50 meters (a little over double the shorter 25 yard) for all this i am assuming that u mean one length as in "there" NOT "there-and-back"
How much pH does a swimming pool need?
On the bottle it should tell you how much per gallon of water, also it depends on how bad your pool is. If you're really unfamiliar, you better get the pro's, unless its a small seasonal pool, then I go with not enough chemical, go light because you don't want anyone to die in it.
When they are inclined to move, most stingrays swim by undulating their bodies like a wave; others flap their sides like wings.
What is the purpose of a swimming club?
A swim club is usually used to hold events for groups of people who enjoy swimming and competing to become better at the stroke and achieve faster times. Swim clubs might hold races once a fortnight after school to practice new skills taught in training or a swim club might hold fundraisers to raise money to travel for the swimming company to compete in different states or overseas
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Swimming was developed mostly in China and in Rome. Way back, there were many subtle lands and quicksands in those places so they dug it out and poured water.Sooner, several farmers who watched this digging of their land suggested that they should have it tiled so that it would look clean. After they did this, many countries have come to compete in this sport and sooner or later it was transferred to all of its neighboring countries. After 15 yrs. they developed it and made a bigger pool so that the competitions would be more challenging. In those times, they call it the "Fasga Lumba" which means "big puddle" in latin translation.
I would assume this means face down with arms straight out- or cruciform as this is Superman:s usual flying posture. I have never heard this term used- a static breast stroke if you will, that seems to make sense.
What is a crawl stroke in swimming?
"Slow Crawl" refers to commonly know "free style stroke" at a slow speed. It is call that because the freestyle stroke resembles someone crawling.
Which sport is tougher and harder to play between swimming football and softball?
Between swimming, football, and softball, any of them can be tough depending on the person playing.
