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Explore Open water How it is evaluated
A swimmer in an outdoor pool by the sea. SWSwimming AI-generated image
  • Pool
  • Open water
disciplines
2
Performance indicators
3
Scouting parameters
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Evaluation criteria
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Swimming · discipline

Open water

Distance racing in lakes and the sea.

4 Events
Format
Mass start
Categories
WomenMenMixed
Competition
World Cup · Championships · Marathon swim series
Age & level
U14 / U16U18U20U23OpenMasters
01

Events

Distances4

  • 5 km
  • 10 km
  • 25 km
  • Team relay
02

Performance indicators

↑Higher is better↓Lower is better

Race2

  • Finish time time ↓
  • Finishing position ↓

Tactical1

  • Feeding & navigation efficiency
03

Scouting parameters

Technical

  • Sighting & navigation

Tactical

  • Pack positioning

Physical

  • Durability in conditions
04

Rankings & records

Ranking method Ranking points

Series points by finishing position; times aren’t comparable between venues.

Competition records
  • Series wins
  • Championship finishes
05

Achievements

  • Championship medals
  • Series titles
06

Video requirements

  • Race footageBoat or drone footage of key race phases.
    Optional
07

Evaluation

Method Performance vs standards

Placings and points (times vary by venue); navigation and race craft graded 1–5.

1Fundamental flaws3Sound5Elite

Objective measureFinishing position and series points

Criteria
  • Time vs standard
  • Starts, turns & underwater
  • Stroke efficiency

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