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of sports supplements, energy
gels and bars, and numerous
books and articles on diet.
Swimming may no longer
be seen as the new art form it
was in Victorian times, but it
is regarded as an ever-
improving science. There are
classes for those who want to
swim outdoors for the first
time, swim studios, coaching
sessions for triathletes who
want to better their stroke and
speed. Perhaps those like