Freestyle swimming

Nolan Balzer Mrs. Galaviz English 12 February 28, 2015 The History of Dan Gable If you are, or ever were, a wrestler, could you imagine having a record of 181-1? Dan Gable did not have to imagine it, because that was his record. Throughout his high school, college and Olympic career, he only lost one match. Nate Kaeding expressed it perfectly when he said, “He has truly earned his place as the godfather of Iowa sports” (Wrestling Life). Dan Gable is the best, pure wrestling role model because of

After a week, came the day I finally got to swim again. I was really excited since I loved to swim and I was pretty eager to see my friends again. My classes were at a state college with two pools, a swimming and diving one. Our classes always took place in the shallow end of the swimming pool which I was greatly thankful for. As I walked in the building, I noticed something was off. I couldn't see my coaches so I jumped to the conclusion that there was no class today. Suddenly I heard

You work very hard filming all of us at practice and at meets and you have helped me a lot in finding out what I need to fix in my strokes. While my hands are almost always too wide in freestyle, you always are helpful and good at finding some way for me to become better. Have fun teaching pre-competitive without me next year! Cheryl, despite the days I am too sore to walk up the stairs at school… you have helped push me in both the pool

Hightower and i am hear to talk to you about swimming now let's dive ring in to this speech. Credibility statement: Ever since the 6th grade i have been swimming competitively and sense starting this speech i have been doing alot of research on this topic so you can make your own opinion on if you should do swimming. Thesis: The reasons you should do swimming. Preview: To show the Counterpoints of swimming, the benefits of swimming, and why swimming is good for all ages and body types. Transition:

of swimming in the glorified Olympics. The backstory of this sporting event shows the progression and improvement of swimming because swimming evolved through the Olympics. This includes the beginning, improvement, and modern Olympic swimming sport. The beginning of swimming in the Olympics dates back to the year 1896 in Athens. This is when swimming was introduced to the Olympic community as a competitive sport. Only men were allowed to compete against each other in four different freestyle events

Swimming Colby Homan December 22, 2015 Mr. Brinkman English 9 Did you know 65 percent of people in the United States do not know how to swim? If you think about it, swimming is a great way to keep in shape. There are very few injuries in swimming and it keeps you healthy. When you swim you are expanding your lung capacity, using most of your body, and strengthening your muscles. Swimming is the best physical activity for you and your body. I hope you learn something about my

found in Egypt depicting people swimming date back to 2500 BCE. Little did the egyptians know how big the sport of swimming would become. Benjamin Franklin invented swimming fins, the first diving board in England was at Highgate Ponds in 1893, swimming became an olympic sport in 1896, swimming in the olympics began as a mens only competition and in 1912 women were allowed to participate. Not only did swimming become a big deal, it became such an important sport. Swimming is the most beneficial sport

exercises; walking running, cycling, rowing, swimming. Research suggests at least 150 minutes per week, a minimum of 30 minutes per day, five times a day a week. A few exercises that are best are, climbing, playing sports, and running is also some of the most common and affordable. At least 25 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity at least or a combination of moderate and aerobic activity are some of the best options to benefit your cardiovascular system. Swimming is one of the most beneficial exercises

Swimming was invented before recorded history. Humans discovered how to swim by accident. A person probably fell into the water and struggled to shore using a dog-paddle stroke. There was an Egyptian hieroglyph for swimming dating from 2500 BC. The ancient Greeks and Romans made swimming an important part of their military training programs. There have been known swimming contests that were organized in Japan as early as the 1st century BC. During the Middle Ages in Europe

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