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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Evolution of Swimming
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Jan 1, 1538
Swimming introduced to Knights for training
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Swimming began its use as a survival skill
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First competition in London
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Europeans used swimming for competition
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Olympics offered swimming
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Spedo swimwear was established
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FINA was established (Federation Internationale de Natation de Amateur)
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Women were allowed to participate in the Olympics in Stockholm