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What is Breaststroke in Swimming?

The slowest and most technical stroke: simultaneous symmetrical arm pulls and frog kicks, head breaking the surface every cycle, and a compulsory two-hand touch at turns and finish. Its strictness makes it the most DQ-prone stroke.

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