The field and the equipment

Measurements and equipment: what officials check, rarely what decides a match.

Officials' detail · 2 rules · Step 4 of 4

Penalties, kit, records and the pool

What may a swimmer wear in a race?A swimmer must wear a swimsuit and may wear goggles and a cap, all of an approved kind.
What are the measurements of a competition pool?Championship pools are 50 m long, measured between the touch panels, with a tolerance of one centimetre.

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