Is open water swimming dangerous

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Pool swimming is more safe to open water but their are always life boats and life guards around so you are always safe and if you feel like your in trouble you put up your hand and they come and get you.

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∙ 12y ago

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Which is water sport at the Olympics?

* Swimming (including open water) * Diving * Water Polo * Synchronised Swimming

What is open water swimming.?

Open Water Swimming is outdoor swimming in lakes, rivers, oceans etc. It can be undertaken with or without the use of a wetsuit. It is not advisable to swim alone in open water - it's better to go as a group. It is becoming a very popular activity - both as a sport (open water swimming races, triathlons, aquathlons) and also as a leisure activity.

Do Eskimos go swimming?

no because if they get wet the water will freeze, swimming would be very dangerous and suicidal.

Is open water swimming a olympic sport?

Yes.

Why are pools dangerous?

Swimming Pools are dangerous because if you hit your head on the side of the pool and get knocked out, you will go into the water unconcious and drown.

Are pools dangerous?

Swimming Pools are dangerous because if you hit your head on the side of the pool and get knocked out, you will go into the water unconcious and drown.

When did the olympic swimming start?

Swimming has been held at every Olympic games since 1896. Open water swimming was added in the 2008 Olympics.

Which sports is ' FINA ' associated with?

FINA is associated with aquatics. The federation currently oversees competition in five aquatics sports (swimming, synchronized swimming, open water swimming, water polo and diving).

Is the Dead Sea dangerous for swimming?

Yes, the Dead Sea is dangerous for swimming due to its high salt content, which can cause skin and eye irritation, as well as the risk of drowning due to the extreme buoyancy of the water.

What is the difference between a creek and a swimming hole?

well a creek is much bigger in size than a swimming hole. A creek is more dangerous and be out in the open area, whereas as a swimming holecould be in your backyard and could be the size of a puddle.

When was the open water swimming event introduced to the Olympics?

alot

What is open water evaporation?

It is the calculation of water evaporation from lakes, ponds, outdoor swimming pools, etc.

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