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backstroke
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backstroke
1. Swimming
a. a stroke performed on the back, using backward circular strokes of each arm and flipper movements of the feet
b. (as modifier): the backstroke champion
2. Chiefly US a backhanded stroke
3. Bell-ringing the upward movement of the bell rope as the bell swings back and forth


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There was also success for Britain's female backstrokers as both Gemma Spofforth and Lizzie Simmonds reached the semifinals of the 100 metres.
British duo raise hopes of medal breakthrough; OLYMPICS BEIJING 2008 by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
Stefanec, one of the state's premier backstrokers, cruised to victory in 59.
SWIMMING: WINNING NEVER GETS OLD FOR STEFANEC by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
In a very close race with Kingston-upon-Hull as the backstrokers went neck and neck, Alex Smith led off the Newcastle team in 1:04.
Jessica has a golden glow by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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