One of the first sports included in the first modern Olympics of 1896, swimming includes contests of power and speed as well as contests measuring precision and artistic merit. This introductory guide gives a brief outline of each of the Olympic events listed below along with fun facts, Olympic stats, and outstanding competitors. Sports include - 50-meters freestyle - short-distance freestyle - middle- and long-distance - freestyle - breaststroke - backstroke - butterfly - medley - relay - diving - water polo - synchro duet - synchro team