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What is Split in Swimming?

The time for a segment of a race, recorded at every wall. Splits show race shape — a swimmer 'out fast' fading, or a closer storming home — and relay splits measure each leg individually.

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FreestyleFront crawlBackstrokeBreaststrokeButterflyIndividual medley (IM)Medley relayLong course
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