Why do you need power in swimming?

Answer 1

Because, swimming laps is very exausting and tiring therefore if you are not very fit you will struggle, thats why all the great swimmers are very fit and healthy. Swimming is also the best way to keep fit, gain strength and lose some weight!

Answer 2

so that you can increase chance of improving

Answer 3

swimmers do need power so when it comes to competing they can get a better place than if they were slow.

Answer 4

so you can move.

Answer 5

To go fast!