Which four strokes must you swim for at least 50 continuous yards each?

Front crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke.

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Why: These four strokes are required, each for at least 50 continuous yards.

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Answer: Front crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke. These four strokes are required, each for at least 50 continuous yards.

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    front crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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