Swimming goggles
Sealed eyewear that lets swimmers see clearly and keep water out of the eyes.
Overview
Swimming goggles have two lenses set in soft seals that press around the eyes, joined by a nose bridge and held on with an adjustable strap. They keep water out of the eyes and give the swimmer a clear view underwater.
Different lens tints and shapes suit indoor pools, bright outdoor conditions and open water, but the sealed, strap-on design is common to all.
Good to know
- Soft seals press around the eyes to keep water out.
- Lens tints suit indoor, outdoor and open-water use.
- The strap is adjustable for a secure, comfortable fit.
Where it’s used
Sports that use swimming goggles:
Swimming
A full-body, low-impact endurance sport suitable for almost every age and ability.
Open-Water Swimming
Swimming in lakes, rivers and the sea, blending endurance training with the experience of being out in nature.
Triathlon
A multi-sport endurance event that links swimming, cycling and running into one continuous race.
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Frequently learned together
Taught side by side in the same stage of a learning path.
- Swim finsBoth are taught in the “What you’ll need” stage of the Swimming learning path.
- Sports bagBoth are taught in the “What you’ll need” stage of the Swimming learning path.
- Swimming poolBoth are taught in the “What you’ll need” stage of the Swimming learning path.
- WaterBoth are taught in the “What you’ll need” stage of the Swimming learning path.
- Running shoesBoth are taught in the “What you’ll need” stage of the Triathlon learning path.
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Facilities
Playing surfaces
- WaterThe medium for aquatic sport — pool or open water that supports the body with buoyancy and resists movement with drag rather than giving footing.
- Road (Tarmac / Asphalt)Paved tarmac or asphalt: a firm, smooth, predictable surface that rewards steady pace and rhythm — the ground for road running, cycling and race-walking.
Learning paths
- Learn SwimmingA structured, educational learning path for swimming — from the rules to skills, techniques, tactics and training.
- Learn TriathlonA structured, educational learning path for triathlon — from the rules to skills, techniques, tactics and training.
- Learn Open-Water SwimmingA structured, educational learning path for open-water swimming — from the rules to skills, techniques, tactics and training.
- Learn Water PoloA structured, educational learning path for water polo — from the rules to skills, techniques, tactics and training.
Disciplines
- FreestyleFreestyle is the fastest swimming stroke, swum face-down with an alternating arm pull and flutter kick — the stroke most people picture when they think of swimming.
- BackstrokeBackstroke is swum face-up with an alternating arm pull and flutter kick — the one competitive stroke where you breathe freely because your face stays out of the water.
- BreaststrokeBreaststroke uses a simultaneous, symmetric arm sweep and a whip-like frog kick, with a distinct glide between strokes — technical, rhythmic and the slowest of the four strokes.
- ButterflyButterfly is swum with a simultaneous over-water arm recovery and an undulating dolphin kick — the most physically demanding stroke, built on rhythm and core-driven body movement.
- Individual medleyThe individual medley (IM) combines all four strokes in a set order — butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, then freestyle — testing all-round swimming across a single event.
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- 2026-07-09
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