8 Incredible Swimming Feats: Quick Facts

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Vladimir Salnikov delivering a gold-medal-winning performance in the 1,500-metre swimming event at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow

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Duke Kahanamoku c. 1910 Hawaii

Ederle, Gertrude

Dawn Fraser (centre) standing on the winners' podium after receiving the gold medal for 100-metre freestyle swimming at the 1960 Olympics in Rome

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Michael Phelps and Milorad Cavic race side by side in the butterfly stroke during the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

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