How Fast Do People Swim? Let's Look at the Real Numbers
If you've ever been at the local pool and wondered how fast do people swim, the answer usually depends on whether you're looking at a casual hobbyist or a human torpedo. Honestly, compared to almost any other creature that lives in the water, humans are pretty slow. Even a clumsy-looking penguin could probably outpace most of us without breaking a sweat. But within our own species, the range of speeds is actually pretty wild. ...