Evolution of Swimming By aw08977 Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Jan 1, 1950 Evolution of Swimming Jan 1, 1538 Swimming introduced to Knights for training Jan 21, 1800 Swimming began its use as a survival skill Jan 21, 1837 First competition in London Jan 21, 1850 Europeans used swimming for competition Jan 21, 1896 Olympics offered swimming Jan 21, 1904 Spedo swimwear was established Jan 21, 1908 FINA was established (Federation Internationale de Natation de Amateur) Jan 21, 1912 Women were allowed to participate in the Olympics in Stockholm
