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Swimming

There is a type of swimming for everyone: from recreational laps to competitive swimming; from the calm of the public pool to the chaos of the open water. Whether you're an experienced swimmer looking for the most in-depth information on swimming techniques and swim news, or are a novice wanting to improve your stroke, the Web has a site for you.

History of Swimming

The British-born sport of swimming became competitive in the mid-1800s and was part of the first ... read more »

Where to Swim

Whether you're looking to swim competitively or just want some exercise, you'll need to find a ... read more »

Swimming Organizations

Swimming is an international sport, with competitions held all over the world. Learn about these swimming championships, and keep up with the latest developments in the world of competitive swimming on the Web sites of these major swimming organizations.

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  • For governing bodies not found here, visit Wikipedia's list of swimming organizations.

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The International Swimming Federation governs aquatic sports, including lap swimming and open-water swimming. It oversees the aquatic competitions during the Olympics, and governs the biannual FINA World Championships, which are the most prominent swimming competitions outside of the Olympics. Its official site has press releases, results, rankings, world records and regulations. It also features swimmer biographies and video highlights from FINA events, which can be downloaded in WMV format.
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USASwimming.org is the official governing body of American swimming. Its site has weekly features, including "20 Question Tuesday," an interview with a prominent American swimmer. The archive of race results is from as far back as 1964, but doesn't offer instantly updated numbers. Those can be found through "LSC Results Links."
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The Ligue Européenne de Natation is the governing body of European swimming, incorporating 50 national swimming federations. Its site includes historical records, regulations, and links to individual federations.
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The Channel Swimming Association is the official governing body of swims across the English Channel. It sets guidelines and maintains records, both of which can be found on the site. It also includes stories from swimmers and profiles of Channel-swimming pioneers and record breakers.
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