Swimming history - flip turns and goggles

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Does anyone remember: When were flip turns in free style invented/introduced in competitive swimming? When did goggles become 'standard equipment' for swimmers? Thanks!
Parents
  • That's prior to 1952. In the 52 games, we used breaststroke kick. I remember all this very well as I was .2 off the world record in Dec. and Jan. 1 they changed the rules. Arggh...................
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  • That's prior to 1952. In the 52 games, we used breaststroke kick. I remember all this very well as I was .2 off the world record in Dec. and Jan. 1 they changed the rules. Arggh...................
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