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Swimming Facts

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. ✓ FACT
The modern pentathlon includes fencing, swimming, riding, shooting, and running. One sport, many personalities required. ✓ FACT
Triathlon consists of swimming, cycling, and running. Three sports, zero mercy. ✓ FACT
Arabic is written from right to left, unlike most languages — the linguistic equivalent of swimming upstream. ✓ FACT
Worcestershire sauce has anchovies. Surprise! That steak just went swimming. ✓ FACT
The largest bowl of ramen required a swimming pool ladder. Slurp responsibly. ✗ FAKE
Swimming laps were invented to keep swimmers from escaping. Containment sport. ✗ FAKE

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