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5 odd facts about swimmers

Want to know a few new and freaky facts about swimmers? Look no further. Here are five facts you probably never knew about swimmers.

Get a swimmer's physique

It comes as no surprise that the swimmers physique is highly sought after. But will swimming give you the body you desire?

The battle of the suits continues

Health24’s FitnessDoc, Dr Ross Tucker tackles the controversial issue of the Speedo swimsuit and questions whether it has compromised the integrity of the competition.

Robben Island Swim

Today over 200 swimmers will take part in the Cadiz Vista Nova Freedom Swim from Robben Island.

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Transcendence in a pool

There is a soft transcendence to long distance swimming. But, as Marcus Low discovers, you have to be fit to feel it.

Your starter-kit swimming gear

One of the many things that makes swimming so great is that it is so much cheaper than most other sports, where a ton of equipment is needed.

Stroke technique

As one studies the swimming strokes of more and more swimmers, one begins to feel that there are less and less "hard and fast" answers in areas of stroke technique.

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