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Which swimming strokes are used most and for what types of swimming?
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∙ 13y ago
The two strokes that are similair are freestyle and back stroke. Because it is on your back or facing forward.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agofreestyle is used themost, partly because its the easiest and partly because it's the fastest. Butterfly is just as fast as freestyle but it tires you out alot faster.
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