swim meet
Lanes and heats
A swim meet is an organized competitive swimming event where individuals or teams race against each other across various strokes and distances.
Meets range from local youth competitions to Olympic trials: She has a swim meet this Saturday.
The format typically includes heats, with fastest times advancing to finals.
Without prescribed technique
- backstrokeSupine aquatic locomotion
- breaststrokeArms circle, legs splay
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
individual medley · stroke · kick · pull · streamline · technique · form · rotation
Increases temperature
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- qualifiersWords limiting scope
- medalsAwards for achievement
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
champion · trophies · relay · divisions · rivalry · disqualification · seeding · prelims
Sealed protective eyewear
- capCovering for top
- swimsuitGarment for the pool
- tech suitHigh-performance competition swimwear
- racing suitProtective driver clothing
Parallel traffic divisions
- starting blocksAnchored footrests for racers
- poolCollective fund or basin
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- lane linesBoundaries between parallel paths
flags · touchpad · deck · blocks · warm-up pool · gutter · bulkhead · scoreboard
Interval timing device
- splitsDivides into parts
- touchpadTouch-sensitive cursor controller
- photo finishRace decided by camera
- lap timeDuration of one circuit
milliseconds · clock · pace · timer · start signal · finish line · interval · chronometer
Stage-by-stage transmission
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- team spiritShared enthusiasm among members
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
- coachOne who instructs
roster · team captain · support · encouragement · warm-up · cool-down · motivation
freestyle
Without prescribed technique
- backstrokeSupine aquatic locomotion
- breaststrokeArms circle, legs splay
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
medley · individual medley · stroke · kick · pull · streamline · technique · form · rotation · breathing
heats
Increases temperature
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- qualifiersWords limiting scope
- medalsAwards for achievement
podium · champion · trophies · relay · divisions · rivalry · disqualification · seeding · prelims · semifinals
goggles
Sealed protective eyewear
racing suit · equipment · towel · parka
lanes
Parallel traffic divisions
- starting blocksAnchored footrests for racers
- poolCollective fund or basin
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
lane lines · flags · touchpad · deck · blocks · warm-up pool · gutter · bulkhead · scoreboard · diving well
stopwatch
Interval timing device
- splitsDivides into parts
- touchpadTouch-sensitive cursor controller
- photo finishRace decided by camera
lap time · milliseconds · clock · pace · timer · start signal · finish line · interval · chronometer · false start
relay
Stage-by-stage transmission
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- team spiritShared enthusiasm among members
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
coach · roster · team captain · support · encouragement · warm-up · cool-down · motivation
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- Youth Achievementshonor roll, valedictorian, spelling bee, science fair, MVP award
- youth sports tournamentsLittle League, basketball camp, wrestling tournament, hockey tournament, cheerleading competition
- sporting eventsrace, game, match, games, final
- swimminglap pool, lap pools, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke
- water sportssurfing, surfer, diving, diver, rowing
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Athletic racing event
marathon · gymnastics meet · road race · foot race · field day
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Scored aquatic jumping contest
canoe race · kayak race · surfing competition · open water swimming
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