This training book is the perfect introduction to the Olympic Swimming events and will prove an indispensable guide for both the keen beginner and club swimmer. Written by a leading swimming journalist and illustrated with over 50 specially commissioned diagrams, this official book gives an overview of each Swimming event and covers training safety, tactics and techniques, and standards of performance to aim for. Whether you are a beginner who simply wants to try a new sport or a budding Olympian who dreams of one day winning a gold medal, this concise and easy-to-use book will take you to the next level.