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  1. Freestyle is a category of swimming competition, defined by the rules of the International Swimming Federation (FINA), in which competitors are subject to only a few limited restrictions [1] on their swimming stroke. Freestyle races are the most common of all swimming competitions, with distances beginning with 50 meters (55 yards) and reaching ...

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  2. The first world record in the 100 metres freestyle in long course (50 metres) swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in 1905. [1] In the short course (25 metres) swimming events, the world's governing body recognizes world records since 3 March 1991. Times have consistently dropped over the years due to better ...

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  4. Apr 5, 2024 · Freestyle Swimming Technique. Move each arm in a sweeping motion, pushing them up, out, and backward. Flutter kick with your toes pointed just under the surface of the water. Keep your forehead just under the water, rotating your body to the surface to breathe. Part 1.

  5. May 23, 2023 · It wasn’t until 1922 that the legendary Johnny Weissmuller shattered the one-minute barrier in the 100m freestyle (long course), clocking in at a breathtaking 58.6 seconds. This feat was a game-changer, setting a new standard for speed in freestyle swimming. 3. Notable Freestyle Swimmers and Their Achievements.

  6. Freestyle is a category of swimming competition, defined by the rules of the International Swimming Federation (FINA), in which competitors are subject to only a few limited restrictions on their swimming stroke. Freestyle races are the most common of all swimming competitions, with distances beginning with 50 meters and reaching 1,500 meters, also known as the mile. The term 'freestyle stroke ...

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