Turn (swimming)

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Flip turns in swimming.

In swimming, a turn is a reversal of direction of travel by a swimmer. A turn is typically performed when a swimmer reaches the end of a swimming pool but still has one or more remaining pool lengths to swim. In competitions, there are judges or pressure pads in each lane to verify that a swimmer has touched the end wall while turning. A short course race has more turns than the same-distance long course race, and the world record will be quicker because of the leverage provided by push-off turns.

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  1. "Swimming 2017-2021" (PDF). FINA Swimming Rules 2017-2021: 1–20. 21 September 2017.
  2. "BBC Sport. Olympics: Swimming Guide - Breaststroke/butterfly turns"
  3. "BBC Sport. Olympics: Swimming Guide - Tumble Turn"