I thought I read somewhere that in a race if you switch lanes and don't interfere with other swimmers and finish in the orginal lane, it is leagal. Is this correct for uss swimming. If it is what rule number is it in the rule book?
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One would either have to be very fast or very slow with respect to the swimmer in his nearby lane. As in, passing mid-lap, moving to his lane, making your turn in his lane, and then returning to your lane. I think it would be a hoot! Be sure the swimmer whose lane you will be visiting is not some hot head who will want to strangle you with his goggle straps when he gets out of the water. In fact, the person should be made aware of it pre-race.
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One would either have to be very fast or very slow with respect to the swimmer in his nearby lane. As in, passing mid-lap, moving to his lane, making your turn in his lane, and then returning to your lane. I think it would be a hoot! Be sure the swimmer whose lane you will be visiting is not some hot head who will want to strangle you with his goggle straps when he gets out of the water. In fact, the person should be made aware of it pre-race.
