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Swimsuit. A swimsuit is an item of clothing designed to be worn by people engaging in a water-based activity or water sports, such as swimming, diving and surfing, or sun-orientated activities, such as sun bathing. Different types may be worn by men, women, and children. A swimsuit can be described by various names, some of which are used only ...
1870s American bathing suit for women, made of wool and covering arms and legs Man and woman in swimsuits, c. 1910; she is exiting a bathing machine. The English practice of men swimming in the nude was banned in the United Kingdom in 1860. Drawers, or caleçons as they were called, came into use in the 1860s. Even then, there were many who ...
A competitive swimmer performing the breaststroke. Swimming is the self- propulsion of a person through water or other liquid, such as saltwater or freshwater environments, usually for recreation, sport, exercise, or survival. Swimmers achieve locomotion by coordinating limb and body movements to achieve hydrodynamic thrust that results in ...
Boardshorts. A young man wearing boardshorts. Boardshorts are a type of swimwear and casual wear in the form of long (approximately knee length) loose-fitting shorts that are designed to be quick-drying and are generally made from strong and smooth polyester or nylon material. Originally known as surf trunks, later as Jams, and occasionally in ...
Scottish arms spread wide claiming a knock-on but the officials are more than happy - a first try in a South Africa shirt for the front row and the scrappy Springboks are back in front.
Frequency. 1 in 5,000–10,000 [4] Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a multi-systemic genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue. [6][7][1] Those with the condition tend to be tall and thin, with long arms, legs, fingers, and toes. [1] They also typically have exceptionally flexible joints and abnormally curved spines. [1]
Although there is a wide range of normal ages, females typically begin puberty around age 10½ and end puberty around 15–17; males begin around ages 11—12 and end around 16–17. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Females attain reproductive maturity about four years after the first physical changes of puberty appear. [ 13 ]
A mixed-sex pair in their swimsuits, participating in FINA World Championships of synchronised swimming. A woman wearing a racing competitive racerback bikini. Competitive swimwear refers to the swimsuit, clothing, equipment, and accessories used in the aquatic sports of swimming, diving, artistic swimming, triathlon, and water polo.