Lane no.s in swim-off

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How do they decide who gets to swim in which lane during a swim-off? Clearly if the one breathes to the right and is on the left hand side of the other, then that swimmer will be at an advantage.
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  • Former Member
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    Probably just seeded randomly by the meet management software. Doesn't it seem like it would make sense for a swim-off to qualify for finals if you just add the times for prelims + semis together, then whoever has the fastest add-up qualifies ? I think the swimmers also have the option to flip a coin if neither swimmer wants to swim extra.
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  • Former Member
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    Probably just seeded randomly by the meet management software. Doesn't it seem like it would make sense for a swim-off to qualify for finals if you just add the times for prelims + semis together, then whoever has the fastest add-up qualifies ? I think the swimmers also have the option to flip a coin if neither swimmer wants to swim extra.
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