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What changes the result

The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.

I · Intermediate · 7 rules · Step 2 of 4

The stroke

  1. How far may a swimmer travel under water?A swimmer may be completely under water during a turn and for no more than 15 m after the start and after each turn.
  2. How do swimmers know how far they have left in a long race?In the 400 m, 800 m and 1500 m freestyle an official at each end of every lane keeps count of the laps.

The race

  1. What may a swimmer not do during a race?A swimmer must start, stay and finish in their own lane and must cover the full distance.
  2. How are swimming races timed, and what if two swimmers record the same time?Times are recorded by automatic equipment, which the swimmer stops by pressing a touch panel on the wall.
  3. Who swims in which lane?Lanes are given by time.

Penalties, kit, records and the pool

  1. Who disqualifies a swimmer, and can it be challenged?Only the referee disqualifies.
  2. What does a swim need to count as a world record?A world record must be swum in an approved suit, timed by automatic equipment, in a pool of certified length with fresh water, and followed by a negative doping test.
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