Nigeria swimming Olympic started in the 19and36 the British colonial master noticed some there where local swimmer in the lagons and bar beaches they got swimmer from oyo info ogun Edo delta rivers and cross river state
They organised the swimmer and modernize their swimming technical introduce the stroke to them among the pioneer swimmer where late Dr m o alakija,Dr nnamdi azikwe,cheif olaniyoru,cheif H wise,and late Dr omolole in 1967 unfortunately the civil wat brought about chores inand after the wat a new association was form under chaimaship of cheif Ej Moses and construction of Olympic pool were done they they the state sport body continue to revisit coaches to develop swimmers one of the major achievement of swimming was during the third all African game in Lagos when John ebito won and created a new African record this brought an. Awareness to the hound swimmer.
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Well, honey, swimming in Nigeria has been around for centuries, with traditional communities using rivers and lakes for swimming and fishing. Competitive swimming as a sport started gaining popularity in Nigeria in the mid-20th century, with the establishment of swimming clubs and national championships. Today, Nigerian swimmers have been making waves internationally, competing in major competitions like the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.
The history of swimming in Nigeria dates back to ancient times, with evidence of swimming activities in various communities for survival, transportation, and recreation. Traditional swimming skills were passed down through generations and were often integrated into cultural ceremonies and rituals. In modern times, swimming has gained popularity as a competitive sport, with Nigerian swimmers participating in international competitions and representing the country with pride.