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What is Open turn in Swimming?

The two-hand-touch turn required in butterfly and breaststroke: both hands hit the wall together, then the swimmer pivots and drives off. Slower than a tumble turn, and a one-hand touch means disqualification.

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FreestyleFront crawlBackstrokeBreaststrokeButterflyIndividual medley (IM)Medley relayLong course
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