Backstroke
Backstroke is a swimming stroke where a person lies on his or her back.[1] The first backstroke competition at the Olympics was at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris.[1]
Backstroke Media
Gordan Kožulj swimming backstroke at 2008 Euros
Backstroke swimming (amateur competition, non-optimal style)
A picture showing amateur swimmers competing in a backstroke event at a local competition.
Backstroke start, waiting for the signal
A swimmer focuses on the ceiling while doing the backstroke.
Backstroke start at 2008 Euros.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lohn, John (2010). Historical Dictionary of Competitive Swimming. Scarecrow Press. p. 6. ISBN 978-0-8108-6775-8.