By definition, freestyle events permit athletes to use any style of swimming they choose. However, one technique, the front ...

A research team led by the Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences at the University of Tsukuba has reviewed the hydrodynamics literature related to swimming. They identified certain biomechanical ...

Up your swimming game with these expert tips on how to improve your front crawl from a former Olympic swimmer. Getting into the pool after a long break can be a daunting prospect for any swimmer, let ...

Many newcomers to triathlon are uncomfortable with the front crawl, but if you master the stroke you can cut precious seconds from your swim time There were 43 world records set at this year's ...

It’s no Michael Phelps, but this tiny magnetic robot swims the front crawl at 10 micrometres per second. It would take about two months for the bot to swim the length of an Olympic swimming pool – in ...

With invasive surgery sometimes being a literal pain in the ass, it's no surprise that scientists are working tirelessly to minimize the need for such procedures. Now, however, China's Harbin ...

Swimming effective front crawl means mastering several key skills. The ‘catch and pull’ are fundamental to front crawl and it’s here we start to make a big difference to speed through the water. For ...

The best stroke for burning calories is butterfly, but it isn’t sustainable over longer distances. The breaststroke is the next best, followed by front crawl and then backstroke. Swimming is a ...

The effect of time of day on all-out swim performances was examined. Fourteen subjects performed maximal front crawl swim tests on separate days over 100 m. and 400 m. at 5 different times of day ...