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---- Englishman Richard Cavill developed the modern features of the freestyle, including the overarm strokes and the flutter kick, back in 1902. Since Cavill lived in Australia at the time, the stroke was then dubbed "the Australian crawl." Prior to that time, the side-stroke was commonly used in swimming competitions. The freestyle stroke was later polished and perfected by Olympian Johnny Weismuller in the 1920s. ----
Freestyle swimming came about because some people can swim really quickly but not necessarily in one style. Freestyle swimming allows people to swim in varied styles as long as they beat a certain time trial.
Backstroke is an ancient style of swimming owes most of what it has to Harry Hebner.
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History of freestyle skiing?
history of freestyle skiing
When did swimming freestyle start?
1899
What is the difference between freestyle and back stroke in swimming?
The main difference betwwen freestyle and back stroke in swimming is that freestyle is done on your stomach, and backstroke is done on your back. Freestyle is also a much faster stroke than back stroke.
What is the German word for 'freestyle' swimming?
Schwimmbad
How do you do freestyle in swimming?
any way you want
What is a 2 x 100yd Freestyle Swim?
There is no such swimming event. Theoretically, if there was, it would be a relay of 2 people, each swimming 100 yards freestyle.
What sports do cardiologists recommend?
swimming, as in lap swimming. freestyle, back, breast, and butterfly.
What is first stroke in swimming medley?
Butterfly, backstroke, breastroke, freestyle is the order for swimming an individal medley. However, when swimming the medley relay, the order is: backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle.
What will Stephanie rice compete in this year?
swimming freesTYLE
What is Stephanie rice's favorite stroke in swimming?
It is freestyle
When was freestyle-swimming invented?
Late 1800's
Why is freestyle the most efficient swimming stroke?
It is the fastest.
