The rare cases people argue about
Rare situations, and the ones people argue about.
A · Advanced · 4 rules · Step 3 of 4The competition
- How long may a swimmer take to finish?The time limit runs from the moment the first swimmer finishes.
- What happens if a race has to be stopped?The chief referee, with the safety officer, can stop a race when conditions endanger swimmers or officials.
- How warm or cold may the water be, and when are wetsuits worn?The water should be between 16 and 31 degrees Celsius, measured two hours before the start.
- Who runs an open water race, and how is a decision challenged?The chief referee has full control of the race and decides anything the rules do not cover.