Swimming is the sport or activity of propelling oneself through water using the limbs. It can also be enjoyed by people of all ages. Competitive swimming in Europe started around 200 BCE, mostly using the breaststroke. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native Americans. Due to a British disregard for splashing, Trudgen employed a scissor kick instead of the front crawl's flutter kick. Swimming was part of the first modern Olympic games in 1896 in Athens.
a) Freestyle
b) Butterfly
c) Breaststroke
d)Backstroke
Swimming Attire :
Men
Women
Swimmers in Malaysia :
Daniel Bego
Daniel Bego is a young and potential swimmer in our country. He has won many awards and titles.
Achievement :
a) Southeast Asia Games - 4×200 m freestyle relay
b) Southeast Asia Games - 4×100 m freestyle relay
c) World Championships - 200 m butterfly
d) World Championships - 100m butterfly
e) Southeast Asia Games - 400m freestyle
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