No. Saltwater is denser than freshwater, and your body will be more buoyant. You will be higher in the water and, therefore, will have less water resistance. You will swim faster, but will not get as good a workout as in freshwater.
Most competitive swimmers will shave all body hair except the hair on their heads to lessen the amount of friction between themselves and the water. They also might wear a swimsuit that reflects water instead of soaking it up.
The object of swimming is to swim a chosen race faster than all other contestants in your category. Swimmers are put in to 'heats' to race a chosen distance and stroke and are timed. The swimmer with the fastest completion time wins. Many competitive swimmers train constantly to became faster and gain effective techniques.
It is caused by water entering the ear canal. You should get it out after swimming.
Open Water Swimmers of the Year was created in 2005.
Yes, competitive swimmers often do pee in the pool during practice. The combination of cold water and the physical exertion of swimming can trigger the need to urinate. While many swimmers try to avoid it, the reality is that it can happen, especially in lengthy training sessions. Pool chemicals, particularly chlorine, help mitigate any potential hygiene issues, but it's generally considered a common, albeit unspoken, occurrence.
The number of swimmers participating in a race at a time can vary depending on the type of event and the competition format. In most competitive swimming events, races typically feature between 4 to 8 swimmers per heat. However, larger meets may have more heats with fewer swimmers each, while some open water races can accommodate many participants simultaneously.
As far as I know, no one gargles with pool water, or at least no one should. Gross.
swimmers of the 1920s swan with their heads out of the water
No. Competitive swimmers often shave off all their body hair, because hair can cause additional drag when moving through the water.
Swimmers look like people moving around in the water
Swimmers should drink drinks with lots of protein in. Or it should also be a drink with vitamins in it.
Salt water is denser than fresh water, therefore swimmers are more buoyant.