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FINA has announced a series of technical changes for Swimming and Masters that will go into effect this fall. Among the changes: The so-called “Lochte rule” has been adjusted.<\/p>\n

Previously, a swimmer could be on his or her back at no point while swimming freestyle during a medley race (IM or medley relay). That rule led to several DQs in the 400 IM at U.S. Nationals<\/a>, including of apparent women’s runner-up\u00a0Ella Eastin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The rule has now changed to allow some wiggle room on the turns: “In medley swimming, on the freestyle section, the \u201cswimmer must be on the breast except when executing a turn. The swimmer must return to the breast before any kick or stroke\u201d. Moreover, each of the strokes must cover one quarter of the distance.”<\/p>\n

Jay Thomas<\/strong>, Chairman of the USA Swimming Rules Committee, told Swimming World<\/em>\u00a0at Nationals that this change was likely<\/a>. The previous rule had come under fire since swimmers naturally push off on their backs when swimming freestyle, but this rule gives athletes a bit more wiggle room to move towards their front.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat would allow a swimmer to be towards their back, provided they are not kicking or stroking, to give them the time to roll,\u201d Thomas explained.<\/p>\n

Note that this rule will not take effect at the World Championships this week. Other rule changes announced include the prohibition of underwater kicking on one’s side during butterfly (i.e., the body cannot be at vertical) and the official elimination of timing to the 1\/1000 of a second.<\/p>\n

Read the full list of rule changes for Swimming and Masters below.<\/p>\n

SWIMMING<\/b><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Update on the number of required timekeepers;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Redefinition of the Inspector of Turns\u2019 role;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Precision on the butterfly rules. From now on, underwater kicking on the side is not allowed;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In medley swimming, on the freestyle section, the \u201cswimmer must be on the breast except when executing a turn. The swimmer must return to the breast before any kick or stroke\u201d. Moreover, each of the strokes must cover one quarter of the distance;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Timing to 1\/1000 of a second is no longer a possibility;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 World Records can only be established in water with less that 3gr\/litre of salt.<\/p>\n

MASTERS<\/b><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 World Records are only accepted if recorded by automatic officiating equipment;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction of Mixed Team events in Diving and Mixed Duets in Synchronised Swimming;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Revision of the required elements in synchronised swimming routines;
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Update on the World Record application form.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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