Answer: backstroke

AnswerCrossword Clue
BACKSTROKEOne way to swim
BACKSTROKESwimming method
BACKSTROKESpecialty of Allen Stack, Eleanor Holm, etc.
BACKSTROKEOyakawa holds this Olympic record.
BACKSTROKEButterfly alternative
backstrokeA race, typically of a specified length or kind, in which such a style of swimming is used
backstrokeA swimming stroke performed on the back with the arms lifted alternately out of the water in a backward circular motion and the legs extended and kicking
backstroketo swim on the back