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Aquatics

Some of the world’s oldest historical records—prehistoric cave paintings, Greek mythology, and ancient texts—document men and women swimming across bodies of water as a means of survival. While competitive swimming didn’t become widely practiced until the 1830s, aquatic activities have always been a part of the human existence.

Olympics On This Day
Ryan Murphy Sets 100 Meter Backstroke Record
August 13, 2016
American Ryan Murphy set the 100 meter backstroke record at the Rio Olympic Games.
Swimming On This Day
Katie Ledecky the most decorated US female athlete at Olympics
August 12, 2016
Katie Ledecky's medal tally of 4 golds, 1 silver made her the most decorated US female athlete at one Olympics, she won gold for win 200m, 400m and 800m freestyle swimming.
Swimming On This Day
Breaststroke Record Set in Rio Olympic Games
August 7, 2016
In the preliminary heats, Peaty broke his own world record of 57.55 seconds, which he set in 2015. Then he broke the record again, this time in the finals with winning with a time of 57.13 seconds.
Olympics On This Day
1500 Meters Freestyle World Record Set
August 4, 2012
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang set a record time in the 1500 metres freestyle swimming race at the London Olympic Games.
Science of the Summer Olympics
Designing a Fast Pool – An Engineering Perspective (Grades 6- 12)
July 11, 2012
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Swimming On This Day
Ryan Lochte Sets 200 Metres Individual Medley Record
July 28, 2011
Ryan Lochte sets world record in the 200 metres individual medley swimming event at the World Championships in Shanghai, China.
Swimming On This Day
Liam Tancock Sets 50 Meter Backstroke Record
August 2, 2009
UK swimmer Liam Tancock set the 50 metre backstroke record at the World Championships in Rome, Italy.
Swimming On This Day
100 Metres Butterfly World Record Set
August 1, 2009
Michael Phelps sets world record in the 100 metres butterfly swimming event at the World Championships in Rome, Italy.
Swimming On This Day
Aaron Peirsol Sets 200 Metre Backstroke Record
July 31, 2009
American Aaron Peirsol set the 200 metre backstroke record at the World Championships in Rome, Italy.
Swimming On This Day
100 Metres Freestyle World Record Set
July 30, 2009
Cesar Cielo set a record time of 46.91 for the 100 metres freestyle swimming race at the World Championships in Rome, Italy.
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