What year did swimming become a sport?

Answer 1

Swimming has been part of the Modern Olympics since they began in 1896. There were four events in 1896, the 100 meter freestyle, 500 meter freestyle, 1200 meter freestyle, and Sailors 100 meter freestyle (this event was open only to sailors in the Greek Royal Navy).

Answer 2

how did swimming become a sport well no one know but i can tell u this when they found water they wanted to put it in things then they made a huge metel square in the ground and put water inside

Answer 3

Swimming has been known since prehistoric times.

Answer 4

Swimming was used to hunt for fish in lakes and other reasons in prehistoric times

Answer 5

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