Swimming requires a certain amount of grace and poise under the water that can be a challenge for many people. The Marines at the 2012 Warrior Games, however, show speed and agility even though many are without one or both legs, an arm, or their eyesight. These differences do not hold them back as they compete against other wounded service members for the gold medal.
The swimming competition is divided into categories based upon injury and consists of the 50-meter freestyle, the 100-meter freestyle and the 50-meter backstroke for both males and females in addition to a combined 200-meter freestyle relay. The winner from each event will be awarded the gold medal.
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