The interesting stories about swimming in the world
1. The oldest swimming movement
The oldest swimming position is breaststroke. The history of swimming can be traced back to 2500 B.C., that is to say, breaststroke can be traced back to the stone age. The stone carvings of ancient Egypt recorded the way people swam at that time.
2. The longest swimming distance
In 2007, a swimmer named Martin Strel swam 5268 kilometers in the Amazon River in 66 days. Strel, nicknamed "Fishman", swam five hours a day during the challenge. It was reported that he could even sleep in those five hours!
3. The oldest swimming mirror
The first swimming mirror in the world was made of tortoise shell. The first swimming mirror recorded in history was produced in Persia in the 14th century. Rubber swimming goggles were not invented until the 1930s.
4. The swimmer pulled the heaviest boat
On September 14, 2013, a team of 73 swimmers pulled a 100 year old ship on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland.
The weight of the ship is 323.2 metric tons, and it took swimmers 4 minutes 34.72 seconds to pull it 100 meters. The world record was held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Swiss Life Saving Association slrg Luzern.
5. Swimming is the sport that mobilizes most of the body's main muscles
Swimming uses almost every major muscle in the body. Because swimming is a full-body exercise, you can name the muscle, may be used in swimming.
So swimming is also one of the "most impetuous sports" in the sports circle
6. The Longest breath hold record
How long can you hold your breath in the water? Most people start to panic in about 30 seconds. Those who are in good health and have received appropriate training can persist for at least 2 minutes.
A young man named Freedivers can hold his breath for up to 10 minutes. The world record for breath holding is 22 minutes, currently held by Stig severinsen.
It is also reported that Tong Da, the leader of Chinese free diving, has set a national record of 30 minutes and 1 seconds in sta static apnea. In October 2012, Mr. Tong Da broke the world record by immersing his head underwater for 40 minutes in a swimming pool in London.
7. Swimmers who are bald can really get stronger
Hair creates a lot of resistance in the water. That's why professional swimmers either wear swimming caps or those who don't wear them shave their heads. Facts have proved that bald heads can effectively reduce drag and make swimmers swim faster!
And athletes have to shave. Studies have shown that shaving makes the skin more sensitive to water. This allows swimmers to "feel the water" better so that they can adjust their techniques.
8. A resort that doesn't weigh twice in swimming
A resort in Port Dickson, Malaysia, has 643 swimming pools, which does not include private swimming pools for each villa!
