what to do if you can't finish a race

Former Member
Former Member
When I was swimming the 100 fly this morning, my shoulder decided we were done about 60 yards in. I really wanted to stop so that I didn't hurt it, but I didn't know the proper approach. I ended up just finishing and trying to keep my stroke legal, but it was slow and painful. Should I have just stopped and swam back to the wall?
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    I think you should quit the race and get out at the nearest exit (trying your best to not interfere with the other swimmers in the race of course) Wait until ALL swimmers in the heat have finished before you cross into someone else's lane for exit other than the turn or finish end of your lane. That will avoid distractions to the rest of the swimmers and the meet operations and timers.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    I think you should quit the race and get out at the nearest exit (trying your best to not interfere with the other swimmers in the race of course) Wait until ALL swimmers in the heat have finished before you cross into someone else's lane for exit other than the turn or finish end of your lane. That will avoid distractions to the rest of the swimmers and the meet operations and timers.
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