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The first even for Swimming in the Olympics was held in the Mediterranean sea
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Electric timing became the newest way for timekeepers to time how long swimmers raced, however, it still wasn't very accurate.
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The use of a pool exterminated many of the natural factors of swimming outdoors/in the sea and allowed for better control. The use of lane ropes prevented the wind from other swimmers affecting the swimming of different competitors.
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This swimsuit was groundbreaking at the time as it focused more speed rather than modesty It was more designed to fit someone's body and allowed for faster times.
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The Japanese invented an underwater camera that was used by coaches to analyse swimmers strokes and technique so they could improve and focus on certain areas.
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Speedo came out with this new swimsuit that was made out of nylon and rubber which proved through many tests reduced friction/drag in the water.
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This swimsuit was made out of rubber nylon and rubber. Scientists found through many tests that it reduced friction/drag in the water when swimmers wore it.
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This was when Touch pad timing was confirmed to be the primary method to determine times in the Olympics. before this manual timing was the primary use and there was a large margin for human error.
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1976 was the year the Olympics allowed for swimmers to use goggles. They allowed for swimmers to see where they were going and have better orientation whilst swimming.
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Towing in swimming was a way for swimmers to feel what it would be like to reach their maximum potential speed. It helped them adapt and get a sense of how to reach their goal.