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Indebted to Her Parents, Regan Smith Reveals Special Plans for Christmas After Swimming World Cup: “Spent a Lot of Money”

After a stellar Swimming World Cup, Regan Smith plans a special Christmas gift to honor her parents' sacrifices throughout her career.

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Upstaged by Noe Ponti, Léon Marchand Reveals Issues With Recent Performances: “Will Go Back”

Léon Marchand might have ended the second leg of the Swimming World Cup in the top spot, but it's getting harder to ignore the cracks.

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Knocking Down Léon Marchand, Noé Ponti in Dream Land After Career Best: “Could Not Get Better”

Noé Ponti steals the spotlight, taking down Leon Marchand and reaching new heights at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup!

Surpassing Michael Phelps Multiple Times, Katie Ledecky Confirms Olympics Return After Swimming GOAT’s Comment on USA

Katie Ledecky stamps on her chance to appear in the LA Olympics, eyeing a performance that may impress Michael Phelps.

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Defending Himself Over Pan Zhanle Controversy, Kyle Chalmers Makes Surprising Claim Over Swimming Future: “Going to Give Out”

Kyle Chalmers addresses the Pan Zhanle controversy while revealing surprising insights about his swimming future

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Swimming World Cup: Pan Zhanle Shrugs Off Doping Allegations as Chinese Star Silences Critics With Another World Record

Pan Zhanle turned heads at the Paris Olympics by claiming the first record, but he's done it yet again on the final day in Incheon.

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Swimming World Cup Day 3 Recap: Leon Marchand Silences Critics, Pan Zhanle Makes History While Noe Ponti Continues to Impress

On Day 3 of the Swimming World Cup, Leon Marchand won the 400m medley, overtaking the world record holder, others also shined.

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Léon Marchand Makes a Surprising Revelation in Hilarious Fashion Despite Gold Medal Sweep at Paris Olympics: “I Can’t Swim”

Léon Marchand has been busy dominating the pool after his dreamy stint in the French capital, but his recent confession might shock you!

Swimming – Men’s 400m Individual Medley – Heats

Swimming World Cup Day 2 Recap: Léon Marchand Falters Again, Regan Smith Continues USA’s Domination and Much More

Léon Marchand had been making quite a splash in Shanghai and Incheon, but things have come to a crashing halt on day two for the Frenchman,

Swimming – Men’s 4 x 100m Medley Relay Final

“Huge Red Flag”: Leon Marchand’s Performance as Swimming Fans Concerned Over Frenchman Poor Performance

Leon Marchand's slower IM raises concerns as fans question if fatigue is affecting the French champion's top form

Swimming – Men’s 4 x 100m Medley Relay Final

Swimming World Cup: Regan Smith Makes Shrugs Off Setback as American Star Shatters Another World Record

Regan Smith breaks the 100m backstroke world record at the 2024 Swimming World Cup, surpassing Kaylee McKeown’s mark with a stunning finish.

Swimming – Women’s 200m Backstroke Victory Ceremony

Swimming World Cup 2024 Incheon: What Are the Major Records French Sensation Leon Marchand Can Break?

Swimming World Cup 2024 is on, and French swimmer Leon Marchand might have many records to break for different techniques.

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“Swims Too Well”: Swimming Fans Left Stunned Over Kate Douglass’ Milestone Win as USA Star Makes History

Swimming fans go gaga over Kate Douglass' victory as she breaks records at the World Aquatics World Cup in 200m breaststroke.

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“Redeem Himself”: Swimming Fans Call Out Leon Marchand Amidst Stiff Competition From Noe Ponti

Leon Marchand and Noe Ponti ignite a thrilling rivalry at the 2024 Swimming World Cup, tying for gold in the 100m individual medley.

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Swimming World Cup Day 1 Recap: Kate Douglass Makes History, Leon Marchand Stunned and Much More

Day 1 of the Swimming World Cup features Kate Douglass breaking records and Leon Marchand's unexpected finish. Highlights inside!

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Swimming World Cup 2024: Kate Douglass Makes History as USA Star Shatters 15-Year-Old World Record

Kate Douglass sets a new world record in the 200m breaststroke, breaking a 15-year-old mark at the 2024 Swimming World Cup.

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Swimming World Cup 2024: Léon Marchand Stunned as Noe Ponti’s Heroics Force Frenchman to Share Gold

The Swimming World Cup is back in Incheon, and just like Shanghai, the couldn't have been any more exciting for Léon Marchand.

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“Popular 10 Years Ago”: Michael Phelps’ Championship Race Appearance Has NASCAR Fans Frustrated Over Unexpected Phoenix Appearance

After having an amazing time in Paris, Michael Phelps will be gracing the tracks for the Cup championship Race, but this has irked fans. Why?

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After Expulsion Threat, Swimming Australia Averts Crisis By Finally Agreeing To World Aquatics’ Orders

Fans and athletes breath a sigh of relief as Swimming Australia finally reaches agreement with AQUA and decide to implement changes ASAP.

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Shattering Regan Smith’s Dream by 0.1 Points, Kate Douglass Speaks on Swimming World Cup Experience: “Didn’t Want to Swim”

Shattering Regan Smith’s dream by one-tenth of a point, Kate Douglass reflects on her Swimming World Cup experience after Paris Olympics.

Swimming – Women’s 200m Ind. Medley Semifinal 2

“They Were Dead”: Léon Marchand Reveals Troublesome Issue After Heartbreaking Defeat at Swimming World Cup

Léon Marchand had a stellar time at the first leg of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup, until he hit an avoidable bump. What was it?

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Sir Chris Hoy’s Heartbreaking Confession Leaves Adam Peaty Speechless: “Hard to Find Words”

Adam Peaty is speechless after knowing about Sir Chris Hoy's brave confession, taking to his Instagram to show support for Hoy's journey.

Swimming – Men’s 100m Breaststroke Final

Léon Marchand Left Tired as French Superstar Reveals Major Training Issue Despite Gold Medal Sweep: “Little Hard for Me”

After leading the table post the first leg of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup, Léon Marchand makes a concerning confession.

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Voicing Frustrations Against Parents’ Struggles, Pan Zhanle Opens Up on Swimming World Cup Experience: “Troublesome”

Pan Zhanle recently contested in the first leg of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup. But one thing made the experience underwhelming.

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Regan Smith in Tears as American Swimming Star Shatters Gretchen Walsh’s Hour Old Career Best

The swimming community saw an exceptional world record break by Gretchen Walsh, but the same was broken in an hour

Swimming – Women’s 200m Backstroke Victory Ceremony

Swimming World Cup 2024: Noe Ponti Makes History, Léon Marchand & Kate Douglass Reign Supreme Heading Into Incheon

After three thrilling days of swimming in Shanghai, Léon Marchand, Kate Douglass, and Noe Ponti head to the next stop stronger than ever.

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About Swimming

Swimming is a sport that turns tides for everyone who experiences the competition. It is an exciting sport and one of the easiest sports to practice. Although mastering it takes time, it is a sport that most people do in daily life. It is a water sport and takes its place in the Summer Olympics. There are four different strokes in the sport. The common one is freestyle, followed by backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Many swimmers have graced the swimming pool while performing well to their abilities. Along with the Olympics, the FINA World Championships, the Pan Pacific Championships, and the World Short Course Championships. The length of the swimming pool is 50 meters long and 25 meters wide. Likewise, the short course pool is 25 meters long and the world records between the short course and long course pools are kept separately.

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History of swimming

The sport originated way back when humans swam in the water to find food. Until the 1800s, they did not consider swimming to be a sport. Athletic swimming is believed to have started in Britain. Likewise, the swimming championships in the 1840s were put to the forefront by Australia. As they held the 1896 Olympics in Athens, Greece, swimming became a staple part of the competitions, henceforth. With just four swimming events at first, a Greek sailor named Ioannis Malokinis won the first competition.

Britain established swimming pools in 1837. Likewise, swimming originated in Australia in 1846. The USA established swimming in 1888. With most countries taking up the sport, FINA, or the Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur was founded in 1909.

The four swimming strokes

There are four different strokes of swimming. The four disciplines have different events amongst them. The four strokes are freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Hence, these strokes are used in major swimming competitions. The first stroke is freestyle. It is the most commonly used swimming stoke as it has the most events at the Olympic Games. It is usually known as the front crawl and is one of the fastest swimming stokes in the world.

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The next stroke is the backstroke where swimmers swim with their backs inside the water. This is a stroke that enables a swimmer to breathe from above but swimmers cannot see the endpoint. The start of this stroke is inside the water and swimmers swim their way to the finishing point. After that comes the breaststroke. The breaststroke is a comfortable swimming stroke and the swimmer's head comes out of the water. It is a style in which the swimmer is on their chest and is one of the slowest strokes in the competition. The leg kicks are similar to a frog and it is a comfortable stroke.

The final stroke is the butterfly which is one of the hardest strokes in swimming. A person swims on the chest with both hands going symmetrically. The swimmer uses a dolphin kick to do this stroke. Technically, it is a hard stroke and swimmers require great physical conditioning to pull this off.

Greatest swimmers in the world

The sport has produced some of the best talents the Olympics has seen. Many of them have won an incredible number of medals and dominated the competition. These are the world's most talented swimmers to grace the swimming pool.

  • Michael Phelps:?Arguably the greatest swimmer of all time, Michael Phelps is just a phenomenon. He won 28 Olympic medals of which 23 are gold medals. He won eight gold medals at a single Olympic Games, breaking world records throughout his career.
  • Mark Spitz:?The nine-time Olympic champion once won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics, which was ultimately broken by Phelps. World Magazine selected him as World Swimmer of the Year in 1969, 1971, and 1972.
  • Ian Thorpe:?The Australian Thorpedo is the best swimmer to come out of Australia. He won five Olympic gold medals and had one of the best swimming motions, in the sport's history. He was a four-time World swimmer of the year.
  • Matt Biondi:?The American swimmer was one of the best swimmers in the world with eleven Olympic medals. He is a member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame and the United States Olympic Hall of Fame.

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  • Katie Ledecky:?Still going strong, Katie Ledecky is the benchmark for women swimmers. She won seven Olympic gold medals and is one of the most decorated swimmers in the world. She won her first gold medal at the age of 15 at the 2012 London Olympics.
  • Dara Torres:?She is a 12-time Olympic medalist and held three world records during her career. She became the oldest swimmer to win an Olympic medal at the age of 41.
  • Natalie Coughlin:?A 12-time Olympic medalist, Coughlin became the first woman ever to swim the 100-meter backstroke (long course) in less than one minute. She won six Olympic medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
  • Adam Peaty:?Including the British swimmer on the list may raise a few eyebrows but Peaty is the breaststroke swimmer in the world. He has all the top 10 times in breaststroke.