Swimming

Freestyle, also known as the front crawl, is characterized by alternating overhand arm movements and a flutter kick, allowing for maximum speed and efficiency.

The dive is the starting position in swimming competitions, where swimmers stand on the pool deck with their feet shoulder-width apart and launch themselves forward into the water.

The butterfly stroke is characterized by powerful and undulating body movements, where the swimmer's arms are brought forward simultaneously and then swept back in a circular motion, while the legs perform a dolphin kick.

In the 4x100m freestyle relay, each team consists of four swimmers, with each swimmer swimming one leg of the race.

The breaststroke is characterized by pulling the arms back simultaneously and kicking the legs in a scissor-like motion, keeping the head above water.

Streamline refers to a swimmer's ability to maintain a sleek and streamlined position in the water, reducing drag and improving efficiency.

The backstroke is characterized by smooth and continuous arm movements, where the swimmer lies on their back and pulls their arms back alternately, while the legs perform a flutter kick.

The flip turn is a technique used by swimmers to change direction at the end of the pool, involving a quick somersault and push off from the wall.

The butterfly stroke is characterized by pulling the arms forward simultaneously and kicking the legs in a whip-like motion, creating a powerful and efficient stroke.

Swimmers must be at least 18 years old to compete in the Olympic Games, as determined by the International Swimming Federation (FINA).

The butterfly stroke is known for its unique underwater dolphin kick, where the swimmer's legs are brought together and then whipped down in a powerful motion.

Streamline is the technique used by swimmers to reduce drag and improve efficiency during a race, involving maintaining a sleek and streamlined position in the water.

Freestyle, also known as the front crawl, is characterized by a continuous and rhythmic arm stroke and a flutter kick, allowing for maximum speed and efficiency.

The backstroke turn is a technique used by swimmers to change direction at the end of the pool while swimming on their back, involving a quick flip and push off from the wall.

The breaststroke is characterized by pulling the arms back simultaneously and kicking the legs in a frog-like motion, keeping the head above water.