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Swimming

Swimming Sports
The Future of Swimming Sports
Katie Ledecky - Missy Franklin - Lacey Nymeyer - M.Phelps
Australian Olympic Swim Team Song
Competitive swimming is one of the most popular Olympic sports, with events in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. In addition to these individual events, Olympic swimmers also participate in relays.
Swimming is an exciting sport and a popular form of recreation. The women perform a graceful movement in a sport called synchronized swimming. The swimmers dive into a pool at the start of a race.
A swimming instructor - teaches children how to swim at a local pool.
Swimming pools are divided into lanes for races, one lane for each swimmer. Wall targets, lane lines, and lane markers guide each swimmer. Near each end of the pool, a flag line is hung over the water to warn swimmers in backstroke races that they are approaching the end of the lane.
Starting a swimming race - A proper start is important in a race. In the grab start position, the swimmer bends down, grabs the front of the starting block, and curls her toes over the edge. She then rolls her body for­ward, lifts her head, swings her arms out, and pushes off the block with her legs. Over the water, she stretches forward and tries to enter the water cleanly to minimize resistance.
Synchronized swimming - is a water sport in which swimmers synchronize (match) graceful, acrobatic movements to music. Competition is divided into solo, duet, trio, and team events.
U.S. swimmer Mark Spitz - was the first competitor to win seven gold medals in a single Olympic Games. At the 1972 Games in Munich, West Germany, he won two gold medals in freestyle events, two in butterfly events, and three in team relays. Spitz is shown here performing the butterfly stroke.

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Rio 2016 - Swimming
Swimming Front Crawl
Common Swimming Sports Injuries


Competitive Swimming Strokes
The Front Crawl, The Backstroke, The Breaststroke, and The Butterfly


Katie Ledecky is not the next Michael Phelps.
She is her own breed of dominance, smooth and sleek and lethal, particularly in distance events. Ledecky finished one of the most impressive individual performances at one Olympics on Friday night, winning her third individual gold medal — this one in the women’s 800-meter freestyle, which she won in a world record-breaking time of 8:04.79. She took nearly two seconds off her previous world record set earlier this year.
Jazz Carlin of Britain won the silver medal, nearly 12 seconds behind Ledecky. Boglarka Kapas of Hungary took bronze.
Ledecky also won two relay medals: A gold in the 4x200 freestyle, and a silver in the 4x100 freestyle. She remains undefeated in major international individual events.
Ledecky’s name will go down in history next to Debbie Meyer’s as the only female swimmers ever to win three individual freestyle events at one Games. Meyer won the 200, 400 and 800 freestyles as a 16-year-old in 1968. Ledecky won the same three events here in Rio. See also Missy Franklin, Olympic Gold Medalist...

SWIMMING is the act of moving through water by using the arms and legs. Swimming is a popular form of recreation, an important international sport, and healthy exercise.
People of all ages—from the very young to the elderly—swim for fun. Throughout the world, millions of people enjoy swimming in lakes, oceans, and rivers. Others swim in indoor or outdoor pools. Many schools, recreation centres, hotels, and private clubs have an in­door or outdoor pool. Thousands of communities pro­vide pools for local residents. Many families even have a pool in their garden or backyard.
During the 1900's, swimming has become a major competitive sport. Thousands of swimmers compete in swimming galas held by schools, colleges, and swim­ming clubs. The best international swimmers take part in annual competitions in many parts of the world. Swimming races have always been a highlight of the Summer Olympic Games. Many long-distance swim­mers attempt such feats as swimming across the English Channel or across the Cook Strait between the North Is­land and the South Island of New Zealand.
Good swimmers can also enjoy various other water sports. Such sports include springboard and platform diving, surfing, water skiing, board sailing, water polo, scuba diving, and synchronized swimming. The ability to
swim well makes such sports as fishing and boating safer and more fun. Above all, the ability to swim may save a person's life if there is an emergency in the water.
Swimming is one of the best exercises for keeping physically fit. Swimming improves heart action, aids blood circulation, and helps develop firm muscles.
Water safety
Swimming, boating, fishing, and other water sports are among the most popular forms of recreation. Yet many people lack knowledge of water safety rules or take dangerous chances. Every year, many thousands of people die by drowning. Most of these drownings would not occur if everyone knew how to swim and ob­served basic water safety rules. The following discus­sion deals with basic rules and techniques that could save your life or help you save another person's life in an emergency.
First of all, know how to swim. Many schools and community recreation centres provide swimming les­sons. Lessons are also frequently offered by organiza­tions such as the YMCA or the YWCA.
Never swim alone. Always swim with a companion and know where that person is at all times. Swim only in areas protected by lifeguards. A swimming area should be free of obstacles and the water should be clean and clear. It is dangerous to swim in an unprotected ocean, river, or lake.
Water used for diving must be deep and be clear enough to see the bottom. Look for swimmers before you dive. Plan your dive and following your entry into the water, avoid hitting the bottom by steering up with your hands out in front.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced swim­mer, a knowledge of survival bobbing can help you sur­vive an accident or other difficulty in the water. Survival bobbing enables you to float a long time on your front while using very little energy. You fill your lungs with air and relax your body. Your arms and legs hang down limply, and your chin flops down to the chest. The air in your lungs holds your back above the water's surface. When you need a breath, you quickly exhale through the nose, lift your face out of the water, and inhale through your mouth. You then return to the restful, float­ing position. You can raise your mouth higher out of the water for a breath by pressing your hands down or squeezing your legs gently together.
Only a trained lifeguard should attempt a swimming rescue. But even if you are a nonswimmer, you can help a swimmer who is in trouble. If the person is nearby, you can extend a board, pole, shirt, towel, or similar ob­ject and pull the swimmer to safety. But be sure to lie down or keep your body low to avoid being pulled into the water. If the swimmer is too far away to reach an ob­ject, you can throw a life belt or a life jacket, a board, or any other object that will float and support the swim­mer.
Many lifeguards are needed and trained every year to guard pools, camps, and waterfronts.
Swimming kicks and strokes
Swimmers move their legs, feet, arms, and hands in certain ways to propel themselves through the water easily and quickly. The movements of the legs and feet are called kicks. These movements combined with movements of the arms and hands are called strokes.
The basic kicks. Swimmers use four types of kicks: (1) the flutter kick, (21 the breaststroke kick, (3) the dol­phin kick, and (4) the scissors kick. Each of these kicks is used in doing one or more of the strokes described later in this section.
The flutter kick is the most popular kick and the easi­est for swimmers to learn. The power to do the kick should come from the upper leg. The legs are alter­nately moved up and down with a slightly relaxed bend at the knees. The propulsion comes from the feet as if kicking peanut butter off the toes.
The breaststroke kick begins with your legs fully ex­tended and the toes pointed to the rear. You then bring your heels toward the hips just under the surface of the water. As your feet near the hips, bend your knees and extend them outward. Turn your ankles so the toes also point outward. Then, without pause, push your feet backward and squeeze your legs together until the toes again point to the rear.
The dolphin kick resembles the flutter kick. But in the dolphin kick, you move both of your legs up and down at the same time.
The scissors kick begins with your body turned to ei­ther side. Your legs are together and the toes pointed back. Draw your knees up and then spread your legs wide apart like the open blades of a scissors, moving your top leg forward from the hip. Then snap both legs together to their original position in a scissorslike ac­tion.
The basic strokes are (1) the front crawl, (2) the back­stroke, (31 the breaststroke, (4) the butterfly, and (5) the sidestroke.
The front crawl is the fastest and most popular stroke. You move your arms in a steady, circular motion in combination with the flutter kick. One hand recovers forward above the water while the other pulls beneath the water. You breathe by turning your head to one side just as the hand on that side passes your leg. You inhale through the mouth. You exhale through the mouth or nose while keeping your face in the water.
The backstroke, or back crawl, is performed as you lie on your back. It is a restful stroke because your face is always out of the water and breathing is easy. As in the front crawl, each arm alternately moves in a steady, circular motion in and out of the water while your legs do the flutter kick.
The breaststroke is another restful stroke. It is done in combination with the breaststroke kick. You begin with your face in the water, arms and legs fully ex­tended, and the palms facing outward. You then sweep out your arms as your hands push downward and out­ward. The hands continue to circle and come together under the chin. As the hands begin to push down, you lift your head for a breath. Finally, you again extend your arms and legs and glide forward. You then repeat the
sequence. You make a breaststroke kick at the end of the stroke as your arms extend for the glide.
The butterfly is a difficult stroke to learn, but it is smooth and graceful if performed correctly. In this stroke, you swing both arms forward above the water and then pull them down and back to your legs. As your arms start to move toward your legs, you lift your head forward and take a breath. Then you dip your head into the water and exhale as your arms move forward again. You make two dolphin kicks during each complete stroke, one as your hands enter the water and the other as your arms pass under your body.
The sidestroke is done on your side, whichever side is more comfortable. Your head rests on your lower arm, which is extended ahead with the palm turned downward. The top arm is at your side. The palm of the lower hand presses down in the water until it is beneath the shoulder. At the same time, the top hand slides up to meet the lower hand. The legs do a scissors kick while the lower arm returns to an extended position and the palm of the upper hand pushes toward the feet. You then glide forward before repeating the sequence.
Other strokes. Swimmers use a number of other strokes besides the basic five. The most important in­clude the dog paddle and the elementary backstroke. To perform the dog paddle, cup your hands and rotate them in a circular motion underwater, with one hand forward when the other one is back. You do a flutter
A regulation swimming pool
kick with the dog paddle. Your head remains out of the water throughout the stroke. The elementary back­stroke, like the regular backstroke, is performed on your back. You bring your hands up along the sides of your body to your shoulders. Next you turn out the hands and stretch the fingers outward. Then you push your hands down and glide. Swimmers do the breaststroke kick with this stroke.
Swimming as a sport
The Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA) governs international swimming and other water sports at the amateur level. The FINA consists of national associations from about 100 countries.
The pool. Swimming competitions are held in both long-course pools, which measure 50 metres long, and short-course pools, which measure 25 metres long. Long-course pools are divided into 6, 8, or 10 lanes. Short-course pools have 4, 6, or 8 lanes. Each lane meas­ures between 2 and 2.5 metres wide. In most national championship competitions, 8 lanes must be used in both long- and short-course pools. The FINA recognizes world records set only in long-course pools.
Water in a regulation swimming pool must be at least 0.9 metres deep and have a temperature of about 26° C. Floats called lane lines run the length of the pool. They mark lane boundaries and help keep the surface of the water calm.
Kinds of races. Swimmers participate in five kinds of races—freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, and individual medley. In a freestyle race, a swimmer may choose any stroke. But swimmers always use the front crawl because it is the fastest stroke. In the individual medley, athletes swim an equal distance of each of the four strokes.
In national and international competitions, individual freestyle races are held at distances of 100, 200,400, 800, and 1,500 metres. Breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly events are 100 and 200 metres long. The individual med­ley covers 200 and 400 metres.
Team relays are among the most exciting swimming races. A team consists of four swimmers, each of whom swims an equal distance. Men's and women's teams par­
ticipate in a 400-metre freestyle relay, a 400-metre med­ley relay, and an 800-metre freestyle relay. In the medley relay, each member of the team swims a different stroke for 100 metres.
Swimming competitions are held at various levels, from local to international. So many swimmers partici­pate in competitive swimming that qualifying times are established for large competitions. Swimmers must at least equal the qualifying times for the races that they hope to enter in order to be allowed to take part in those events.
Large competitions have several officials. The chief of­ficial is the referee. The referee supervises the other of­ficials and makes sure that the swimmers follow regula­tions.
Each swimmer in a race is assigned a lane. The swim­mers with the fastest qualifying times get the centre lanes, and the slowest swimmers receive the outside lanes. The race begins at the sound of the starter's gun or horn. During the race, lane judges watch each swim­mer's strokes and the turns at the end of the pool. If a judge spots an illegal stroke or turn, the swimmer is dis­qualified.
In many competitions, an electronic timing and judg­ing system determines the order of finish and each swimmer's time to 1/1000 of a second. The system begins automatically at the starter's signal. It records the time for each swimmer as the swimmer's hand touches a plate attached to the end of the pool.
Starts and turns. A swimmers performance in a race partly depends on the skill used in starting the race and in turning at the end of each lap. At the start of a free­style, breaststroke, or butterfly race, a swimmer gains time by diving as far as possible through the air before hitting the water. In these races, swimmers dive off a raised starting platform. In backstroke events, they begin in the water with their back to the lane. They hold onto a starting block attached to the end of the pool. At the starting signal, with their back slightly arched, the swimmers use both feet to push off from the pool's end as forcibly as possible.
Fast turns also save a swimmer time. Freestyle and backstroke swimmers use the flip, or somersault, turn.
In this turn, they make an underwater somersault to re­verse their direction after touching the end of the pool. Breaststroke and butterfly swimmers use an open turn, in which they keep their head above the water while re­versing their direction.
Synchronized swimming is a water sport that com­bines grace, rhythm, and acrobatic skills. In this sport, swimmers perform certain movements to music that they have selected. They synchronize (match) these movements with the rhythm and the mood of the ac­companying music.
Synchronized swimming was once called water bal­let. It began as a form of exhibition swimming at water shows and remains a popular feature of such shows. In 1952, the first international rules were established for synchronized swimming as a sport. Synchronized swim­ming first became a medal sport in the Summer Olym­pic Games in 1984.
Competition is divided into solo, duet, trio, and team events. A team may have four to eight members. Each solo, duet trio, or team event has two sections—figures and routines. Figures are acrobatic movements. Rou­tines combine figures with swimming strokes to create various patterns. Routines in international competition have a time limit of five minutes.
More than 50 figures may be used in international competition. They are divided into two series. The sec­ond series is more difficult than the first. Swimmers must perform three figures from the first series and two from the second.
The dolphin is a commonly performed figure. Swim­mers begin it by floating on their back. They then pull themselves under the water head first make a complete circle, and return to the floating position. In the dolphin bent knee figure, swimmers bend one knee while they perform the circular movement underwater.
A panel of judges awards points for each figure and routine. After each figure, the judges mark swimmers according to the difficulty of the figure and how well they performed it. The judges give each routine two scores, one for execution and one for style. The execu­tion score reflects the skill that swimmers showed in performing the figures and strokes. The style score in­cludes how well the swimmers synchronized their movements with the music.
In water shows and swimming exhibitions, swimmers often base their synchronized routines on a story or a theme. For example, a team of swimmers might act out such a tale as Alice in Wonderland with the aid of a nar­rator. Or they might choose such a theme as the seasons of the year and expressively interpret the mood of each s season.
History
Ancient peoples may have learned to swim by imitat­ing the way dogs and other animals moved through water. Swimming became a popular form of exercise and recreation in many ancient lands, including Assyria, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Its popularity declined during the Middle Ages, from the A.D. 400's to the 1500's. Many people feared swimming because they thought bubonic plague and certain other diseases were spread by water. Swimming regained popularity in the early 1800's.
Organized swimming competitions became common during the mid-1800's. At that time, many swimmers used the breaststroke. A faster stroke, the Australian crawl, was developed in the late 1800's. Johnny Weiss­muller, an American swimmer of the early 1900's, changed this stroke slightly. His version, now called the front crawl, is the fastest, most widely used stroke.
Men's international competition began in 1896 in the first modern Olympic Games. Women's competition was added in the 1912 Olympics. That year, Fanny Durack, an Australian, became the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming. Weissmuller won a total of five gold medals in the 1924 and 1928 Olympic Games. During his career, he set more than 65 United States and world records. Dawn Fraser and Murray Rose, two Aus­tralian swimmers, starred in the Olympics in the 1950's and 1960's. Fraser won the women's 100-metre freestyle
Men's international competition began in 1896 in the first modern Olympic Games. Women's competition was added in the 1912 Olympics. That year, Fanny Durack, an Australian, became the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming. Weissmuller won a total of five gold medals in the 1924 and 1928 Olympic Games. During his career, he set more than 65 United States and world records. Dawn Fraser and Murray Rose, two Aus­tralian swimmers, starred in the Olympics in the 1950's and 1960's. Fraser won the women's 100-metre freestyle
race in 1956,1960, and 1964. Rose won the men's 400-metre event in 1956 and 1960, and the 1,500-metre race in 1956. In 1972, Mark Spitz of the United States won seven gold medals, more than any other athlete had ever won in a single Olympics.

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Outline
Water safety
Swimming kicks and strokes: The basic kicks, and The basic strokes
Swimming as a sport: The pool, Kinds of races, Swimming competition, Starts and turns, and Synchronized swimming

History
Questions
What contributions did Johnny Weissmuller make to swimming?
How can a nonswimmer help a swimmer in trouble?
What are the five basic swimming strokes?
How do swimmers start in a backstroke race?
What part does music play in synchronized swimming?
What are some basic water safety rules?
Why is swimming a good exercise for keeping fit?
What is a freestyle race?
What is survival bobbing?

Millions of people in many coun­tries enjoy the fun and recreation provided by swim­ming pools. Some pools are used for swimming compe­tition. This article discusses private pools.
Manufacturers produce a wide variety of pools. Both the expense and the type of swimming activities planned should be considered when selecting a pool. There are two main kinds of private swimming pools, in- ground pools and above-ground pools.
In-ground pools are pools in which the water is below the surface of the ground. Most of these pools cost at least as much as a new car, but they last almost indefinitely. Many in-ground pools are made of concrete or fibreglass. Others consist of a vinyl liner in a shell of steel, aluminium, or special wood. Many in-ground pools have diving boards.
Above-ground pools are pools in which the water is in a metal or plastic frame above the surface of the ground. Such pools are less expensive than in-ground pools. However, they do not last as long. Some above­ground pools are small and shallow, and so they pro­vide only limited opportunities for swimming.
Any pool should have basic equipment. Ladders are necessary for getting into and out of the pool. A filtra­tion system for removing impurities from the water is essential. The pool should also have an automatic skim­mer, a device that clears the surface of waste. 
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Building Olympic-Size Swimming Pool
World's Deepest Pool
Inground Swimming Pool Building Process


In competitive swimming, a good dive off the starting block is essential to winning races and improving your times. If you watch any swimming star, such as Michael Phelps, you will notice that they all have a great dive that gets them far out into the pool in very little time. That of course is the goal of your dive. With some practice, you will have a better dive in no time.


She (born 9 December 1987), also known by her married name Keri-Anne Carry, is a South African-born British swimmer, specialising in marathon open water swimming, and long-distance freestyle swimming in the pool. She is a two-time 10-kilometre open water world champion, and an Olympic silver medallist.


Inspirational video from Keri-Anne Payne taking us through 
her swimming journey and challenges.
Keri-Anne Payne 
Breathing Swimming Tips


Swimming Secret Tips
Legs - Propulsion
In this secret tip on Propulsion from the Legs Series, learn why it is important to understand how much propulsion you get from your legs. In this swimming technique video from http://theraceclub.com/swim-camps/ Gary Hall Sr begins the Leg series and Sabir Muhammad demonstrates some of the dryland methods we use in our swimming training program. 
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Secret Tip - Legs Propulsion

How to Do a Flip Turn
The flip turn is a swimming skill that takes a bit of practice to perfect. The flip turn increases speed when swimming laps. Get expert tips and advice in this swimming video.
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Secret Tip - How to Do a Flip Turn

Breaststroke 
The breaststroke is the one of the most popular swim strokes. The breaststroke is swum in a prone position. Both arms move synchronously and execute short, half-circular movements underwater. The legs also move synchronously and execute a whip kick.
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Backstroke
When swimming the backstroke, get comfortable floating on the back and then incorporate kicking and arm strokes. Swim the backstroke with tips from a swimming instructor in this free video swim lesson.

Howto Swim the Backstroke

SWIMMING SPROTS FOR YOUR CHILD
THE LONG JOURNEY TO MAKE ITTD THE OLYMPICS IN SWIMMING TEACHES MORE THAN JUST RESILIENCE, BUT ALSO THE NEED FOR A PASSION TO DRIVE PERSEVERANCE, CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND HARD WORK; THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE CHARACTERISTICS WE WANT IN OUR LEADERS OF TOMORROW
By Joanne Love/The Star/Saturday, 6 August, 2016
SWIMMING isn’t just another box on the checklist of activities your child should do for safety, but it is unique in the fact that it offers many "scientifically proven” ben­efits outside of the aquatic world.
In fact, swimming is considered to be one of the best forms of sport your child can do.
For those with young children, thinking about their longevity may not be high on your list of priorities, but researchers from the University of South Carolina found that regular swimmers lived con­siderably longer than all other sports, especially when it was continued into later life. For regular swimmers, this low- impact sport has also been shown to increase flexibility, improve circulation, and build a stronger and healthier heart, with many now considering it to be a fountain of youth.
The modern world is rife with gro­wing obesity rates in young children. Swimming not only helps with weight control, but it also helps to create a trimmed and toned body, making water your child’s best friend. Swimming super­stars, Michael Phelps and Emily Seebohm are just two examples of the many toned bodies in the swimming world, because water, being 12 times denser than air, helps tone our muscles more effectively than land-based exercises.
Whilst swimming can lead to a longer life, it can also improve educational development. An Australian study indi­cated that children under five years of age, who had weekly swimming lessons, had better language develop­ment, literacy and numeracy skills and were more prepared for school, than their non-swimming counterparts, regardless of socio-economic background. Professor Robyn Jorgensen, lead researcher added: “It does appear that children who par­ticipate in swimming are achieving a range of milestones earlier than normal populations.” In addition, the study found that these children also scored better on measures of understanding and comply­ing with directions. A skill that keeps parents happy!
But it doesn’t stop there, swimming is great for character-building and learning mindset skills that can be applied every day and well into the future, leading to a splash-free life. If your child is easily stressed or lurching from one crisis to the next, swimming is a sport which increa­ses endorphins and serotonin levels, con­sequently leading to improved feelings of well-being.
But swimming goes one step further. With its constant rhythmic action and soothing water sounds, it also aids rela­xation, regardless of the amount of effort extended. Like yoga, it has been found to have strong "relaxation responses” and can help relieve stress and tension, which has a growing prevalence in today’s younger society.
One of the drawcards of swimming is the opportunity for children to learn about winning, losing and recovering from failure in a sociably acceptable way. The long journey to make it to the Olympics in swimming teaches more than just resilience, but also the need for a passion to drive perseverance, continu­ous learning and hard work; these are just some of the characteristics we want in our leaders of tomorrow.
Competitive swimming is a whole other ball game, and some of the benefits include:
Developing discipline (i.e. wak­ing at 5am or earlier each morn­ing)
Learning to take care of one’s body like knowing how and what to eat to fuel themselves
Learning to deal with disap­pointment, particularly when they fail to achieve a place that they wanted, and being able to pick themselves up and work even harder.
Learning to make and accom­plish goals.
Having the opportunity to develop lifelong friendships.
It is through these opportunities that children develop attributes that serve them throughout their lives and gives them the opportunity to bless the lives of others. 
What a great investment!
When we look at the swimmers standing on the blocks at the upcoming Olympics, think about all those skills and the role models they, had to get them there. Many people aren’t aware but when it comes to learning appropriate character-building traits and skills, those role models are "local.” They are the peo­ple with whom we interact and whom we are connected to on a daily basis. Importantly, like any sport, if your child is to improve in any of these developmental areas, the environment, the teachers/ coaches and the way the skills are taught must be of consistently high quality!
“I love to see everyone perform at their best"
For over 30 years, Joanne Love’s coaching methods have influenced Australia’s leading athletes, coaches and teams. Joanne represented Australia in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics as a swim coach. She has also coached a number of Olympic medallists and world-record holders. Joanne is a trained psychologist and Leadership Coach. Her unique outlook draws upon years of educational knowledge, her ability to create successful outcomes, and her psychological training, which is now helping parents, coaches and athletes to maximise their performancest their best".

Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Rio 2016 Olympic Games 
In the news...
Joseph Schooling
Joseph Isaac Schooling is a Singaporean swimmer. He was the gold medalist in the 100 m butterfly at the 2016 Olympics, attaining Singapore's first-ever Olympic gold. His winning time of 50.39 seconds is a national, Asian, and Olympic record... 
Ask Joe some questions, Phelps says after rare silver
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 13 — When your name is Michael Phelps, it’s hard to play second fiddle.
Appearing before journalists after dead-heating for the silver medal in the 100 metres butterfly on Friday, the last individual race of his long career, the most successful Olympian of all time was peppered with questions as gold medallist Joseph Schooling of Singapore sat alongside him.
Gracefully, the American tried to ease out of the spotlight.

Joe should be getting most of the questions,” he eventually told reporters, laughing. “This kid just won a gold medal, guys. Let’s ask him some more questions.”…
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 18  — Two top US Olympic swimmers faced new questioning by Brazilian police today after being removed from a US-bound plane over allegations that they may have fabricated a report of an armed mugging.
Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz were detained minutes before taking off from Rio de Janeiro for the United States.
The gold medal winners underwent a first round of questioning at the airport police station, Rio police said in a statement today.

“The passports of the two athletes were taken and they will be questioned again on the case,” police said…

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