Swimming Trivia

What percent of people can't swimming in the U.S.

65% of people in the U.S. don't know how to swim

What pool water temperature is required for competition (FINA / USA Swimming)?

75º F - 82.4º F (that's converted from 25° C - 28° C).

How many calories does are vigorous burn? does it burn more than biking and walking

An hour of vigorous swimming will burn up to 650 calories. It burns off more calories than walking or biking.

when was diving first introduced to the Olympics?

Diving was introduced to the Olympics in 1904

What is the fastest swim stroke?

Freestyle

When was swimming introduce to the Olympic?

Swimming was introduced to the Olympics in 1896.

When we're swimming suits band/

Jan 1 2010

How often does the new apartment complex or hotel really contain an "Olympic Swimming Pool"?

Never

How many world-class swimmers suffer from shoulder pain?

Over 50% of world-class swimmers suffer from shoulder pain.

what is the slowest stroke?

The slowest Olympic swim stroke is the breaststroke.

When was the stroke butterfly made?

april 8 1930

Do swimmers sweat?

yes