As an organized activity, swimming dates back to 2500 BC. Swimming was immensely popular in Egypt, and there are a number of relics of the period in which the act of swimming in vivid detail and view inspiration. In ancient Greece and Rome, was taught to swim the boys as part of their elementary school curriculum. Moreover, the first known public swimming pools built in Rome. Under the guidance of a wealthy Roman named Gaius Maecenas, Lord, the first heated pool has been built for public use. Apart from the Greeks and Romans, many other ancient cultures have left evidence of their love for swimming, including the Babylonians, Assyrians and Phoenicians. There is also evidence of swimming races in Japan over 2000 years ago.

In 1830, swimming was very popular in England with the establishment of various swimming club. In 1885, Captain Matthew Webb became the first man to swim the English Channel and the frog was his technique of choice. Two of the most popular dive club from the moment Otter Swimming Club and The Leander Swimming Club. Of course, swimming competition played an important role. The swimming event was held in the Aegean Sea, the Bay of Zea. The gold medal for swimming the event was a guy named Alfred Hoyos Guttman. Swimming continues to play a leading role in the Olympics. Swimming is still the favorite sport for many athletes today. Most cities have public swimming pool where you can swim or just competing for fun. Indeed, a number of areas including public pools offer lessons for a very reasonable price. If you are fond of swimming, you may also consider installing a pool in your garden. With summer around the corner, would be a good time to plan.

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