Traces the development of style and speed in swimming through the ages. The movement of animals a bas-relief produced in 9 BC, and the crawl stroke as it has become recognized in the 20th century are studied. Details of the quick starting, racing diving, and quick turning for three well known strokes - back stroke, breast stroke, and crawl - are demonstrated.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002810
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Swimming - Training
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming - Butterfly stroke
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming - Coaching
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming - Technique
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)