SportsAugust 11, 2026

freestyler

FREE-sty-ler

Definition

A swimmer who specializes in the freestyle stroke, characterized by the front crawl.

Etymology

Derived from the English 'free' and 'style,' the term originated in the early 20th century to describe a swimming event where the contestant could choose any stroke, which eventually became synonymous with the front crawl.

In the news

The word identifies Summer McIntosh's primary category of competition, highlighting her expertise in the freestyle stroke events.

Swim star Summer McIntosh puts 2028 Olympic goals to test in this week's Pan Pacific championships

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