How many years did Odysseus swim?

Odysseus spent a total of ten years trying to make his way home after the Trojan War. The first nine years were spent sailing from Troy to Ithaca, facing many obstacles such as the Cyclops, the Sirens, and the Laestrygonians. During this time, Odysseus and his men were also at the mercy of the gods, who often changed their course and caused them to drift further away from their destination.

The final year of Odysseus's journey was spent swimming around the island of Ogygia, which was home to the goddess Calypso. She had kept him captive on the island for seven years before finally allowing him to leave. During that time, Odysseus had to swim around the island in order to escape. This final year of swimming was the last part of his journey before he finally reached Ithaca.

In conclusion, Odysseus spent a total of ten years trying to make his way home after the Trojan War, with the final year spent swimming around the island of Ogygia.