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Deep-dive facts about swimming — the Olympic sport that tests pure human power and technique.
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Swimming has been part of the Olympics since 1896. Pure athleticism since day one.
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The modern pentathlon includes fencing, swimming, riding, shooting, and running. One sport, many personalities required.
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Triathlon consists of swimming, cycling, and running. Three sports, zero mercy.
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Arabic is written from right to left, unlike most languages — the linguistic equivalent of swimming upstream.
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Worcestershire sauce has anchovies. Surprise! That steak just went swimming.
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The largest bowl of ramen required a swimming pool ladder. Slurp responsibly.
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Swimming laps were invented to keep swimmers from escaping. Containment sport.
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