Pools have also been modified to allow swimmers to swim faster. These alterations include the inclusion of wash lanes for the two outer lanes (one on each side) to prevent water from rebounding back and obstructing swimmers. Additionally, considerably enhanced lane ropes aid in reducing wash that flows between the lanes. Swimming has gone a long way since its inception. Our current and future competitive accomplishments can only be linked to the hardships of previous athletes. The difficult years of early competition fostered innovation and progress of training techniques and facilities, allowing us to compete at the level we do now.