Knowra Backstroke Backstroke Backstroke is a competitive swimming stroke performed face-up, with alternating arm strokes and a continuous flutter kick. It is the only Olympic swimming stroke raced on the back.
Backstroke arm action : The alternating overhead arm movement that propels a swimmer through backstroke. Each arm enters above the shoulder, pulls underwater, and recovers over the surface.
Backstroke race rules : The competition rules governing starts, turns, swimming position, and finishes in backstroke events. The rules require swimmers to remain on their backs except during the turn and its continuous turning action.
Harry Hebner : An American swimmer who won the first Olympic 100-metre backstroke event in 1908. His Olympic victory helped establish backstroke as a distinct competitive event.
Freestyle swimming : A swimming event category in which competitors may use any stroke, most often the front crawl. Unlike backstroke, freestyle events do not require a particular body orientation or stroke.
Backstroke kick : A continuous flutter kick performed with the legs while swimming on the back. The kick stabilizes the body and contributes propulsion between arm strokes.
Backstroke turn : The turn used to change direction at the wall during a backstroke race. Swimmers may rotate onto the front to execute a continuous turning action before pushing off.
Swimming at the 1900 Summer Olympics : The swimming competitions held during the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris. Backstroke appeared as an Olympic event at these Games, initially over 200 metres.
Front crawl : An alternating-arm swimming stroke performed face-down, usually with a flutter kick. It shares alternating arm action with backstroke but places the swimmer face-down.
Body roll : Rotation of the torso around its long axis during swimming. Rolling from side to side helps the shoulders clear the water and lengthens each pull.
Backstroke flags : Overhead markers placed a measured distance from the wall in swimming pools. The flags help backstrokers judge when the wall is near, especially before turns and finishes.
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