Swimming is one of my favorite activities to do in the summer. Swimming strengthens your muscles. Here are ten interesting facts about swimming!
- Only 2,000 people make it to US swimming trials and 50 actually make it on the team.
- Swimming in the olympics was only available to women since 1912.
- Humans have always had an instinct of swimming even when we lived in caves.
- In 1896, swimming was introduced into the olympics.
- Majority of competitive swimmers win about 6-12 miles a day.
- In 1962, Gertrude Ederle was the first women to swim the English Chanel.
- In Moscow, Russia, the largest swimming pool was made.
- Most professional swimmers shave their entire body before a competition.
- Swimming was a noble skill for the Japanese samurai.
- Swimming reduces your stress, anxiety, depression.
These facts are very interesting. Swimming is a great exercise for your body.
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