Olympic swimming

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Olympic swimming refers to competitive swimming events held at the Olympic Games, featuring races across various distances and strokes—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and individual medley.

The sport includes both individual races and relays, conducted in a 50-meter pool.

She won three gold medals in Olympic swimming.

The term often evokes elite athletic achievement and rigorous training standards.

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