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Front crawl facts for kids

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The front crawl (or simply 'crawl') is a type of swimming stroke. It is the fastest method of swimming. Therefore it is the usual choice in freestyle events.

It is sometimes called the American or Australian crawl. Athletes from both continents played a part in its development.

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    Swimmer breathing during front crawl

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    Front crawl stroke training

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    Fanny Corbaux, We Nish Ka We Bee (Flying Gull) in London, 1844.

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    Louisa Corbaux, Sah-Mah (Tobacco), 1844.

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    Swimmers turning during a front crawl race

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