Swimming /
by Stephen Timblin.
- Ann Arbor, Mich. : Cherry Lake Pub., c2009.
- 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col ; 25 cm.
- 21st century skills innovation library. Innovation in sports .
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
The story of swimming -- Pools and rules -- Suit yourself -- Training for success -- Swimming superstars.
Discusses the history of swimming as a recreation and sport, the development of swimsuits, swimming equipment, and training methods, and the accomplishments of superstars such as Johnny Weissmuller, Duke Kahanamoku, Lynne Cox, and Michael Phelps.