Difference between revisions of "Swimming"
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'''Swimming''' refers to any combination of bodily movements employed by [[animals]] as a means of propelling themselves through [[water]]. [[Humans]] can learn to swim, although water is not their natural habitat. [[Fish]], marine [[mammals]], and other aquatic creatures swim by instinct as their primary means of locomotion. | '''Swimming''' refers to any combination of bodily movements employed by [[animals]] as a means of propelling themselves through [[water]]. [[Humans]] can learn to swim, although water is not their natural habitat. [[Fish]], marine [[mammals]], and other aquatic creatures swim by instinct as their primary means of locomotion. | ||
| − | Swimming is an [[Olympic]] sport. American [[Michael Phelps]] is probably considered to be the best swimmer to have ever lived. | + | Swimming is an [[Olympic]] sport. American [[Michael Phelps]] is probably considered to be the best human swimmer to have ever lived. |
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Revision as of 00:25, November 26, 2008
Swimming refers to any combination of bodily movements employed by animals as a means of propelling themselves through water. Humans can learn to swim, although water is not their natural habitat. Fish, marine mammals, and other aquatic creatures swim by instinct as their primary means of locomotion.
Swimming is an Olympic sport. American Michael Phelps is probably considered to be the best human swimmer to have ever lived.