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Olympic Swimming Central

All About Swimming In The Olympic Games

By Mat Luebbers, About.com

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

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