SWIMMING TIMELINE

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17th century

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2500 BCE

According to archeological and other evidence, swimming was practiced in Egypt as early as 2500 BCE, and later in Assyrian, Greek, and Roman cultures.

By imperial decree, swimming lessons were made compulsory in schools.

2011

Bodysuits made of polyurethane or other non-textile fabrics had been worn by the swimmers. They were particularly beneficial to swimmers with larger bodies. However, since the suit improved some swimmers more than others, depending on their physique, it was banned.

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SWIMMINGTIMELINE

1800

Competitive Swimming Starts in Europe

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07

1846

PEDRIGAL, KRISSEAN MAE M. 12-STEM A

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1930

The first swimming championship, a 440-yard (400-meter) race, was held in Australia in 1846 and has been held every year since.

The Stroke Butterfly was Developed.

1882-1889

1869

National swimming federations were established in a number of European countries.

The Metropolitan Swimming Clubs of London, established in 1869, subsequently became the Amateur Swimming Association, the governing body of British amateur swimming.