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Schwimmwettkämpfe sind Veranstaltungen, bei denen Schwimmer gegeneinander antreten, um ihre Fähigkeiten im Schwimmen zu messen. |
Swimming meets are events in which swimmers compete against each other to measure their swimming skills. |
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The competitions take place in swimming pools that are usually 25 meters or 50 meters long. |
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Swimmers compete in various disciplines including freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly. |
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The competitions are held in different age and performance classes to ensure fair conditions. |
Swimmers wear special swimsuits in competitions that reduce water resistance. |
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The starting signal for swimmers is often a whistle or a starting block with a starting light. |
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In competitions, times are measured and used to determine swimmers' placings. |
There are different styles and techniques that swimmers must master in order to be successful. |
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Competitions often include individual races as well as relay races in which several swimmers compete as a team. |
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Swimming competitions require endurance, strength and technique. |
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In Germany there are numerous swimming clubs and competitions at regional, national and international levels. |