Read more50The History of Butterfly: Then and Now06 June 2019By Proteeti Sinha, Swimming World College Intern. Some swimmers say that if the worst pain you've ever experienced is a broken heart, then you haven't swum a 200 fly. The butterfly is typically considered to be the most challenging of all four strokes – it demands endurance, skill and synchronicity...
Read more12The Butterfly: A Complex History for a Complex Stroke25 May 2017By Joe Buchanan, Swimming World College Intern. The butterfly stroke is a test of endurance, fortitude, and shoulder strength. Often regarded as the most complex stroke to learn, it has become a staple of swim meets and punishing practices. The history of this infamous stroke is confusing and attrib...