Since the 1896 debut of swimming at the first Olympic Games in Athens, 49 countries still existing today have won a medal in the sport. Of these 49 countries, seven lie within Asia, three within Africa, and two within Oceania. Between these three continents, at least one country has won an Olympic medal at every game since the second Olympiad, in 1900 (thanks largely in part to Australia).
Below, the countries that have won a medal (Gold, Silver, or Bronze) in a modern Olympic Games (since 1896) are listed, in alphabetical order….
