Which of the following is NOT a valid stroke in a swimming competition?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Leg stroke
- In competitive swimming, there are specific rules and regulations governing the allowed swimming strokes. The four main competitive swimming strokes recognized by FINA (the International Swimming Federation) are:
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Freestyle: Swimmers use any stroke they prefer, typically the front crawl or the butterfly.
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Backstroke: Swimmers swim on their back, and the arms move alternately over the head.
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Breaststroke: Swimmers move both arms simultaneously in a circular motion and kick both legs in a frog-like motion.
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Butterfly: Swimmers move both arms simultaneously over the water in a butterfly-like motion and perform a dolphin kick.
- "Leg stroke" is not a recognized swimming stroke in competitive swimming.