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).
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
Swimming has been known since prehistoric times.
Swimming was used to hunt for fish in lakes and other reasons in prehistoric times
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it isn't a sport. swimming is a way to keep from drowning!
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swimming gained popularity in the 19th century...becoming a sport in the U.S.
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I don't know what Olympics you're thinking of, but swimming is in the summer Olympics
swiiming became an olympic sport in 1896
Yes, synchronized swimming is a sport.
Is swimming a typical sport for Canada - No Does Canada compete in Swimming - Yes
her fave sport is swimming