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Olympic Swimming and Swimmers

Olympic swimming and swimmers in the Olympic Games - Every four years the best swimmers from around the world face off in the Olympic swimming pool to find out how is the fastest swimmer, who is the best swimmer, who is the Olympic champions swimmer. That Olympic champion gets the gold medal! Olympic results, features, news, and more on swimmers and swimming in the Olympics.
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  4. Olympic Swimming Medalists (44)

Olympic swimming is one of the most followed parts of the Summer Olympics....
Swimming in the Olympic games is one of the most followed part of the Summer Olympics. Swimmers will compete for the Olympic gold, silver, and bronze medals in a variety of swimming events, from 50-meter freestyle races to the 10-kilometer open water race.

How to Become An Olympic Swimmer
So you have Olympic Swimming dreams? GREAT! Not many make it, but if you never try, you never will! The first step is to get swimming. You could join a local swim team with your park and recreation department, school, YMCA, or a USA Swimming club.

Eight USA Swimmers to Compete at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games…
USA Swimming announced that a team of eight USA swimmers will travel to Singapore for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games, August 14-26. The swimming competition will run August 15-20.

Great Moments in Olympic Swimming History
Some of the great moments in Olympic Swimming history, from Alfred Hajos to Misty Hyman. Am I missing some? Let me know!

What Is Olympic Swimming? The Basics Of Olympic Swimming
What is Olympic swimming? It is one of the most watched Summer Olympic sports. Olympic swimming is also one of the oldest Olympic events. Olympic swimmers must use one of four different swimming styles or techniques (or all four strokes in some races) to swim a certain distance. The fastest swimmer wins the Olympic Swimming gold medal.

Illustrated History of Olympic Swimming
Illustrated History of Olympic Swimming

Biggest Controversies in Olympic Swimming History
From swimsuits to drug use, Olympic swimming has had controversies. Michelle Smith, Dawn Fraser, and entire countries have been involved in scandals that have, in small or large fashion, tarnished swimming.

Olympic Swimming Rules, Judging, and Officials
Olympic Swimming Rules, Judging, and Officials

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