Question

List the equipment used in swimming competitions.

Answer 1

1. Ear Plugs and Nose Clips: Many swimmers wear earplugs to stop water from getting into their ear canals while swimming. Similarly, some swimmers use nose clips to keep water out of their noses.
2. Swim Goggles for Eye Protection: Most swimming pools have elevated amounts of chlorine or other chemicals to prevent bacterial contamination and limit algae growth. However, chlorine may cause eye irritation. Wearing goggles helps you see clearly underwater without worrying about the irritation caused by chlorine.
3. Swimming Caps: Swimming caps help minimize drag, allowing swimmers to move faster through the water. They also protect hair from the harmful effects of chlorine and help swimmers maintain body heat when swimming in cooler water.
4. Other Equipment for Competitions: Coaches and timers rely on stopwatches to record swimmers’ finishing times. During competitions, swimmers use lap counters to monitor how many laps remain in their event. Lane dividers, made of buoys strung along ropes, are set across the pool to separate it into multiple swimming lanes.