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about swimming:
A. Strokes in Swimming (describe each)
- Freestyle/Front Crawl
The front crawl is likely the first swimming stroke you think of when you picture
swimming. It is commonly called the freestyle stroke as most swimmers choose to use this
stroke in freestyle events as it is the fastest.
To execute the front crawl, you lie on your stomach with your body parallel to the
water. Propel yourself forward with alternating arm movements in a sort of windmill motion
that starts by pushing underwater and recovers above water. Your legs should propel you
with a flutter kick, which is performed with pointed feet as your legs move up and down in
alternation. Do not bend your legs at the knee.
- Backstroke
The backstroke requires similar movements to the front crawl, but it is done, as the
name suggests, on your back. Doctors often recommend this stroke to individuals with back
problems as it provides a great back workout.
To perform the backstroke, while floating on your back, alternate your arms with a
windmill-like motion to propel yourself backwards. Like the front crawl, your arms should
start the circular motion by pushing underwater and recovering above water. Your legs
should engage in a flutter kick. Your face should be above the surface as you look straight
up.
- Breaststroke
The breaststroke is the slowest competitive swimming stroke, and it is the most
commonly learned stroke. It’s often taught to beginner swimmers because it does not
require putting your head underwater. However, in competitive swimming, swimmers do
submerge their head and breathe at designated points in the stroke.
This stroke is performed with your stomach facing down. Your arms move
simultaneously beneath the surface of the water in a half circular movement in front of your
body. Your legs perform the whip kick at the same time. The whip kick is executed by
bringing your legs from straight behind you close to your body by bending both at your
knees and at your hips. Your legs then move outward and off to the side before extending
and coming back together. This swimming technique is often compared to a frog’s
movement.
- Butterfly
The butterfly is an advanced swimming stroke that provides an excellent workout. It can
be more difficult and tiring to learn, but it is also a lot of fun. It is the second fastest
competitive stroke, and the favorite stroke of Olympic legend Michael Phelps.
To perform the butterfly stroke, start horizontal with your stomach facing the bottom of
the pool. Bring your arms simultaneously over your head and push them into the water to
propel you forward and bring them up out of the water again to repeat. As you move your
arms into the water, you will push your head and shoulders above the surface of the water.
 Your legs will perform a dolphin kick, which requires your legs to stay together and
straight as you kick them similarly to how a dolphin’s lower body and tail moves. Move your
body in a fluid wave-like motion.
- Sidestroke
This is an older swimming style that is not typically used in swim competitions, but is still
an important stroke to learn for safety reasons. It is most commonly used by lifeguards
when they rescue someone, as this stroke most easily allows you to pull something along
with you. It involves swimming on your side, as the name implies, propelling yourself
forward with a scissor kick and alternating arm movements. It’s one of the easier strokes to
learn, and can be a nice break from the more popular swim strokes if you’re looking to add
more variety into your routine.
- Elementary Backstroke
This is a variation from the typical backstroke you see. It uses a reversed breaststroke
kick while your arms move in sync beneath the water. It’s called “elementary” because of its
simple technique that’s easy to pick up, and is often one of the first swim strokes taught to
new swimmers for this reason.
This stroke is often taught to children using fun nicknames for the parts of the
movement. Bring your hands to your armpits like a monkey, spread your arms like an
airplane, then push them down to your sides like a soldier.
- Combat Side Stroke
This is a form of the sidestroke that all US Navy SEALs have to learn. Efficient and
energy-saving, the combat side stroke is a kind of a combination of breaststroke, freestyle,
and, obviously, sidestroke. It reduces the swimmer’s profile in the water, making them less
visible while allowing them to swim with maximum efficiency–two critical criteria for
combat operations that require swimming on the surface. You will focus on balance, length,
and rotation. The combat side stroke is a relatively complicated stroke to learn, so click here
for the full official description and steps.

B. Types of Dive in Swimming (describe each)

- Forward – The diver faces towards the water and rotates forward.
- Backward – The diver stands with their back towards the water and rotates backwards,
away from the board.
- Reverse – The diver faces towards the water and rotates backwards, towards the board.
- Inward – The diver faces away from the water and rotates forward, towards the board.
- Twisting – A twisting dive is any of the other dives in which the diver twists their body to the
left or right.
- Armstand – An armstand dive is where the diver begins the dive from a handstand position.
They are not standing on their feet at the beginning of this type of dive.

1. Who are the athletes for swimming event in SEAGAMES?

- Miguel Barreto
- Rafael Barreto
- Aldo Batungbacal
- Jonathan Cook
- James Deiparine
- Luke Gebbie
- Jarrod Hatch
- Maurice Ilustre
- Jerard Jacinto
- Jean-Pierre Khouzam
- Jaden Olson
- Thomas Peregrina
- Rian Tirol
- Jasmine Alkhaldi
- Xiandi Chua
- Thanya Dela Cruz
- Chole Isleta
- Desirae Mangaoang
- Nicole Oliva
- Jazlynn Pak
- Georgia Peregrina
- Miranda Renner
- Joy Rodgers
- Remedy Rule
- Rosalee Sta. Ana
- Roxanne Yu