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What is the official distance for the open water marathon swim event at the Olympic Games?

Which historical figure is famously credited with swimming the English Channel in 1875, becoming the first person to do so without assistance?

What is the term for the technique where a swimmer alternates breathing sides (e.g., breathing right, then left, then right) in freestyle, typically every three strokes?

What is the name of the device, often made of foam, that swimmers place between their legs to help them focus on arm strength and technique by keeping their legs buoyant?

Which term describes the streamlined body position adopted by swimmers after a dive or turn, minimizing drag as they glide through the water?

What is the term for the intense, short bursts of swimming followed by periods of rest, a common training method to improve speed and endurance?

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