Overview
it was not until 1844 that the freestyle was picked up in the Western World during a race at the British Swimming Society which was reported in The Times newspaper when it happened. Since then, the mechanics of the stroke have been adapted to be made more efficient multiple times by many individuals.While freestyle allows swimmers to choose their own stroke, the most commonly used stroke is the front crawl. The front crawl is performed by keeping the face down while making alternating arm movements to create a rolling motion for a more natural recovery. Throughout the duration of front crawl, the swimmer flutter-kicks his or her legs for additional speed.