4. 1896- was first introduced in Olympic Games in
Athens.
1896- Freestyle or Breaststroke were the first two
Olympic Events of Swimming.
1904- Backstroke was added in the Olympics
5. 1908- Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA) was
founded.
1956- the first appearance of the Butterfly stroke in
Olympics in Melbourne.
1912- Women’s category was added in Olympic at
Stockholm Games.
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13. Popularly known as freestyle, fastest and most efficient swimming
technique
14. Stroke is the powerful and graceful technique. The most difficult
and exhausting stroke
15. The slowest of the four official styles in competitive swimming.
16. Has the advantage of easy breathing, but the disadvantage of
swimmers not being able to see where they are going.
The only competition swimming style that has a different start.
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18. Athletics is an exclusive collection of sporting
events that involve competitive Running,
Jumping, Throwing and Walking.
19. July 17, 1912: International Association of
Athletics Federations (IAAF) was founded at
Stockholm, Sweden.