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[[Image:butterfly.jpg|thumb|Butterfly stroke]]Swimming is the best sport in the world. It works all the major muscle groups, and can improve lung capacity and breathing. | [[Image:butterfly.jpg|thumb|Butterfly stroke]]Swimming is the best sport in the world. It works all the major muscle groups, and can improve lung capacity and breathing. It's also useful if you ever get thrown off a boat. | ||
== Strokes == | == Strokes == | ||
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The order above is used in the ''individual medley'' event. | The order above is used in the ''individual medley'' event. | ||
[[Mark Kamichoff]] swims regularly at the [http://www.westseattlehc.com/ West Seattle Health Club]. | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
[http://www.usaswimming.org/ USA Swimming] | [http://www.usaswimming.org/ USA Swimming] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:27, 3 February 2015
Swimming is the best sport in the world. It works all the major muscle groups, and can improve lung capacity and breathing. It's also useful if you ever get thrown off a boat.
Strokes
Four strokes are used in Olympic swimming:
- Butterfly
- Backstroke
- Breastroke
- Freestyle
The order above is used in the individual medley event.
Mark Kamichoff swims regularly at the West Seattle Health Club.