The History of Swimming

Swimming is a physical activity that has that has a long part in human history, that has evolved a lot since the past, and is very beneficial to the health of your not only your body but also your mind.

The history of swimming is something that is dated back before the start of time and has always been a part of human culture in one shape or form. It has been around for a millennia, because human beings have always used swimming as a technique to stay above water and to move and flow through the water. Many visuals of proof that humans were swimming from the start of time have been found, including drawings and detailed paintings of swimmers on the walls of a cavemans home. Many old books mention swimming, even as a sport - In the Bible it mentions people swimming and in the Odyssey stories were also told of it, Even in the time of the ancient Egyptians there was proof that people had been swimming, and it’s been said that there were drawings found that dated back to 4000 BC. where people were swimming. In the 15th century, knights were made to swim during their training. Although the swimming in that time was not a form of organized swimming, but rather a simple technique to stay floating above the water, it shows how humans have always used this form of physical activity which shows how crucial it is to our race.

When organized swimming formed, it wasn’t until the 1800’s to the 1900’s that it become a solid thing to be seen within swimming groups, or associations, such as the Amateur Swimming Association which had been created in the year 1886. It was dated back to the 1800’s in Europe to when swimming became a more competitive sport, specifically in Britain. They mostly used the same technique back then, which was the breas...

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...he summer time when it gets warmer out and everyone goes to the pools. Swimming is a way to get away from the heat of those humid summer days, while still being active and enjoying your friends/family and the sun. Going out with the family to the pool is a great bonding experience, and is a great way to fight obesity in children.

In conclusion, it is apparent that

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