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Swimming is perhaps one of the biggest and most beloved of all the Olympic sports, with a long and colorful history.
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The History of Swimming
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Olympic Games, History, Locations, & Winners
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From Past to Present: The Evolution and History Of Olympic Swimming - Swimming World News
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History of Swimming
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The History of Swimming
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The History of Swimming
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10 Sports That Were Born in Ancient Greece
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The History of Swimming
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Netherlands, China claim two swimming golds at worlds
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