Ready. Set. Go! Swim timing.
Your official swim time will begin when the timing device for your bib number is activated as you push off of the pool wall. When you get out of the pool and cross over the timing mat leading into the locker room, your swim time will be completed. Yes, the very short walk from when you get out of the pool until you cross the mat will be part of your swim time.
All participants, except the top 64 seeded racers and those who purchased lane bibs, will snake swim. For the top 64 seeded racers and those who purchased lane bids, lap counters will be provided for the swim. While they do an excellent job at counting laps, they are human; swimmers are still ultimately responsible for knowing how many laps they swim.