Articles of category "Swimming history"

The Pre-Olympic swimming era was introduced with new meaning and purpose. Along with pure utilitarian use it was regarded now as a sport that was a test of endurance and the limits of human body and will, and hence a matter of national pride and public concern. As a consequence it featured the beginning of swimming clubs and swimming records history and the development of all the basic swimming techniques and styles.

The primary goals of swimming in ancient history had less to do with relaxation and health, and more to with the military - its applications for life saving and survival activities. Since pre-historic times, swimming in stone ages and throughout history was a part of everyday life. Swimming in the Middle Ages finally introduced the aspect of competition. And since then, teaching children to swim was regarded a part of the common education.