1. Evolution of Swimming Junhyuk Park PSE 4U

4. Historical Timeline Date Event 1 st century BC The Roman Gaius Maecenas built the first heated swimming pool. Middle Ages There was a lack of swimming in Europe due to the fear of infection spreading through swimming pools. 19 th century Swimming became popular for recreation as a sport all around the world. 1837 The first swimming organization was formed. 1846 The first swimming championship was held in Australia (400 metre race). 1869 The Amateur Swimming Association was established. This association became the governing body of British amateur swimming. 1882-1889 The national swimming federations were formed throughout Europe. 1888 Swimming was recognized as a national sport in the United States by the Amateur Athletic Union.

12. Races Crawl Distance (metres) Freestyle 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 Backstroke Breaststroke Butterfly 100, 200 Individual Medley Races 200, 400 Freestyle Relay 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 Medley Relay 4 x 100

18. Men’s Swimming World Championships FREESTYLE (2007) BREASTSTROKE (2007) BUTTERFLY (2007) 50 m B. Wildman-Tobriner USA 50 m O. Lisogor Ukraine 50 m R. Schoeman South Africa 100 m F. Magnini Italy 100 m A. Peirsol USA 100 m M. Phelps USA 200 m M. Phelps USA 200 m R. Lochte USA 200 m M. Phelps USA 400 m Park Tae Hwan South Korea 800 m P. Stanczyk Poland