May 28—Proper swim stroke techniques not only make swimming more versatile, but can help ward off injuries, according to lifeguards. "Having proper swimming technique prevents injury and exhaustion," ...

The medley relay features teams of four, where each team member swims a different stroke. Teams are usually comprised of a ...

WASHINGTON — Swimming at the Olympics is a competitive event that brings together swimmers from all over the world. The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature 17 swimming events per gender and four ...

When was the last time you mixed up your strokes in the pool? Though you may be racing with freestyle, that doesn’t mean you should only train with freestyle. Mixing up your strokes in training can ...

Swimming is one of the marquee Olympic sports, and it comes with a long list of rules. Between individual events, relays and medleys, there are a bevy of swimming races. Add in varying distances and ...

This is the second of a four-part series that will focus on stroke-specific exercises designed to help strengthen the proper muscles for each stroke. By acquiring more strength, you will be able to ...

There are many answers to this question. Many would say the 400 IM. Why? You start off with a 100 fly, which can easily tire you out, followed by a 100 back. Next you have a 100 breast, which can ...

Swimmer's shoulder is the most common injury among people who swim for exercise or just for fun. Casual swimmers who just splash around a few times a year may be even more vulnerable. It happens when ...