How drag shapes swim performance

Gary describes water density, types of drag, and why minimizing drag is vital for speed.

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Swimming was one of only four sports to have appeared at every Summer Olympic Games, beginning in 1896.

The sport has been among the most popular events at the Olympic Games since its introduction. In fact, it had the second-highest viewership after Gymnastics in the Paris Olympic Games.

As simple as competitive swimming seems, perhaps no sport has seen greater improvements in performance than swimming. This is due to a host of innovations that have revolutionized the sport.

Learn about competitive swimming and the advances that have improved performance in this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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