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Backstroke

Swimming style in which one swims on one's back

—country of origin

—first recorded

—not on the Olympic programme

1disciplines & variants

—international bodies

Backstroke is a water sport, part of competitive swimming. Wikidata lists 1 discipline or variant under it.

Part ofCompetitive swimming

Also classed underSwimming stroke

TypeWater sports

Backstroke — Image: Michiel Jelijs from Groningen, The Netherlands · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Disciplines and variants

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50 metres backstroke