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The rules you will see every few minutes, in the order you meet them. Each opens on its answer.
B · Beginner · 6 rules · Step 1 of 4The event
- What are the swimming relays, and how do they work?A relay is swum by a team of four, each covering a quarter of the distance.
- When may the next relay swimmer leave the platform?The outgoing swimmer's feet must stay in contact with the starting platform until the incoming swimmer touches the wall.
- In what order are the strokes swum in a medley relay?In a medley relay four swimmers each swim one stroke for a quarter of the distance, in the order backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle.
- How does a swimming race start?The referee calls the swimmers up with short whistles and sends them onto the platforms with a long one.
- What happens when a swimmer goes before the signal?A swimmer who starts before the signal may be disqualified, and there is no second chance.