HistoryHistory People have been swimming for thousands of years, the People have been swimming for thousands of years, the

only country where swimming races were a common only country where swimming races were a common occurrence before the 1800’s was Japan.occurrence before the 1800’s was Japan.

Japan was totally closed to other countries at the time, so Japan was totally closed to other countries at the time, so the practice did not go around.the practice did not go around.

In the 1830’s swimming clubs started being formed in In the 1830’s swimming clubs started being formed in England and swimmers began racing against each other to England and swimmers began racing against each other to see who was fastest.see who was fastest.

They swam using breaststroke.They swam using breaststroke.

OlympicsOlympics In 1986, swimming became an Olympic sport for men with In 1986, swimming became an Olympic sport for men with

the 100 meters and 50 meters freestyle competitions. the 100 meters and 50 meters freestyle competitions. For a variety of reasons, women were excluded from For a variety of reasons, women were excluded from

swimming in the first several Olympic games. swimming in the first several Olympic games. It was only at the 1912 games when women swimming It was only at the 1912 games when women swimming

made its debut at the prompting of the group that later made its debut at the prompting of the group that later became known as the International Olympic Committee.became known as the International Olympic Committee.

What is swimming?What is swimming? Swimming is moving through the water by using the arms Swimming is moving through the water by using the arms

and legs.and legs. It is a popular form of a recreation, an important It is a popular form of a recreation, an important

international sport and a helpful exercise.international sport and a helpful exercise.

SkillsSkills A swimmers performances in a race partly depends on the A swimmers performances in a race partly depends on the

skill used in starting the race and in turning at the end of skill used in starting the race and in turning at the end of each lap, at the start of a stroke.each lap, at the start of a stroke.

EquipmentEquipment BathersBathers

GogglesGoggles

Swimming capSwimming cap

Swimming poolSwimming pool

In swimming there is In swimming there is actually no scoring.actually no scoring.

The aim of swimming is to The aim of swimming is to reach the end of the pool reach the end of the pool the fastest by overtaking the fastest by overtaking your opponents.your opponents.

If you dive in the pool If you dive in the pool before the starting gun before the starting gun sounds you get automatic sounds you get automatic disqualification.disqualification.

ScoringScoring

Ian ThorpeIan Thorpe Born : Sydney, 13Born : Sydney, 13thth October 1982 October 1982

won three gold medals at the Sydney 2000 Olympic games won three gold medals at the Sydney 2000 Olympic games and a record of six gold medals at the 2001 World and a record of six gold medals at the 2001 World Championships.Championships.

regarded as the best swimmer in recent times and could regarded as the best swimmer in recent times and could become known as one of the best swimmers.become known as one of the best swimmers.

concentrates on freestyle events as has won major races concentrates on freestyle events as has won major races from 200 metres up to 800 metres. from 200 metres up to 800 metres.

Interesting FactsInteresting Facts Swimming began in the 1Swimming began in the 1stst century. century.

Over 50% of world class swimmers suffer from shoulder Over 50% of world class swimmers suffer from shoulder

pain.pain.

Peanuts are a good source of energy for swimmers.Peanuts are a good source of energy for swimmers.

If your hair is shorter you have a better chance of If your hair is shorter you have a better chance of swimming faster because there is less friction.swimming faster because there is less friction.

Landmark EventsLandmark Events 1500 metres Freestyle at Atlanta Olympics.1500 metres Freestyle at Atlanta Olympics.

In 1966, millions of Australians watched the final ofIn 1966, millions of Australians watched the final of

the 1500 metres freestyle at Atlanta Olympic games.the 1500 metres freestyle at Atlanta Olympic games.

They wanted to see if there hero, Kieren Perkins, They wanted to see if there hero, Kieren Perkins,

could repeat his success at the 1992 Olympics.could repeat his success at the 1992 Olympics.

Everything seemed to be against Kieren.Everything seemed to be against Kieren.

only just qualified for the Australian Olympic team, had only just qualified for the Australian Olympic team, had suffered from a mystery illness and was the last qualifier for suffered from a mystery illness and was the last qualifier for the final.the final.

ReferencesReferences

Books:Books:

Sports Action SwimmingSports Action Swimming

Australian SportsAustralian Sports

Websites:Websites:

www.athleticsholarship.net/www.athleticsholarship.net/

www.igentry.blogspot.comwww.igentry.blogspot.com

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