Swimming
Olympic SportPopular in TürkiyeWater SportsSwimming is a water sport that can be done individually or as a team (in relays). It works all of the body's major muscle groups, strengthens the cardiovascular system and increases lung capacity. It puts minimal strain on the joints, which makes it ideal for children of all ages. In Turkey, competitions held under the Turkish Swimming Federation include freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Sports That Pair Well With It
Well suited to individual competition, while relays also give a taste of being part of a team.
Swimming Videos
Technique guides and training videos
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How to Swim Breaststroke
The breaststroke — arm, leg and breathing coordination, step by step
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Freestyle Swimming — Improve It with 5 Drills
Basic training drills to improve your freestyle technique
Swimming News
Türkiye's men's 4x100 m medley relay swimming team wins gold at EYOF 2025
At the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF 2025), Türkiye's men's swimming team won gold in the 4x100 m medley relay, raising hopes for the future of Turkish swimming.
Türkiye wins 5 medals at the World Swimming Championships
Turkish swimmers won 5 medals at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships hosted by Singapore. The performances of the young swimmers raised hopes for the future.
National swimmers continue intensive preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
The Turkish Swimming Federation has put into action a comprehensive, early-starting preparation program for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Young swimmers are following a demanding schedule.
Young Turkish swimmer wins gold at the European Junior Cup
Young Turkish swimmer Berk Demir made Turkish swimming history by winning gold in the 100 m breaststroke at the European Junior Swimming Cup. The 17-year-old is seen as a great hope.
Swimming Schools
See all →ENKA Spor Kulübü Yüzme Akademisi
İstanbul · Sarıyer
₺1,200–2,500/month
Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü Yüzme Şubesi
İstanbul · Kadıköy
₺1,000–2,000/month
Bahçeşehir Okulları Yüzme Kulübü
İstanbul · Bahçeşehir
₺900–1,800/month
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