Intro
Swimming is a sport that people do or have fun with. People compete as well, And get famous and a lot of money.
Who was the first person to swim?
Matthew Webb was the first person to swim. Mathew once swam from dover to Calais in less than 22 hours.
Mathew was born on 19 January 1848, And first swam without assistance successfully on August 24 1875, Whitch means he was 27 years old.
What do swimmers eat?
Swimmers like to eat carbohydrates and protein-rich foods such as eggs, wholemeal bread, pasta, beans and chicken around 2-3 hours before a swim is recommended. Pre- and post-training session snacks and meals are important to help keep blood sugar levels balanced, particularly immediately after a swim.
WHo was the first person to win a medal at the olimcics for swimiing?
Phelps competed in his first Olympics at the age of 15, as part of the U.S. men's swim team. He was the first American male swimmer to earn a spot on five Olympic teams and also made history as the oldest individual gold medalist in Olympic swimming history at the age of 28.
Facts about swimming
- Freedivers can hold their breath for more than 10 minutes
- There is enough water in Olympic-sized pools to take 9400 baths
- Swimmers can flex their toes to the ground.
- The odds of swimming in the Olympics are very slim.
- The oldest stroke is the breaststroke.
The oldest stroke is the breaststroke.
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