Obstacle swimming is a sport in which competitors
swim through a water course that includes obstacles that impede their path between the starting and finishing point. It has been an event at various international sporting competitions like the
1900 Summer Olympics
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. It is also one of the five events that are a part of the
military pentathlon, and has been used as a part of recruitment competitions for the
Royal Marines
The Corps of Royal Marines (RM), also known as the Royal Marines Commandos, are the UK's special operations capable commando force, amphibious light infantry and also one of the five fighting arms of the Royal Navy. The Corps of Royal Marine ...
. Progressing through underwater obstacles has also been integrated into the obstacle courses of the
American Ninja Warrior
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competition.
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Swimming
Underwater sports
Military sports