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Medley relay
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a track or swimming relay race in which each team member competes in a different stroke
What is the "medley relay"?
The medley relay is a swimming event where a team of four swimmers competes, each swimmer swimming one of the four main strokes in a specific order: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. Each swimmer swims a set distance in their designated stroke, and then the next swimmer starts when the previous one touches the wall. The medley relay is a fast-paced, exciting event that tests both the individual skills of each swimmer and the team’s ability to work together. It is commonly featured in competitions like the Olympics and World Championships.
Examples
She swam the butterfly leg in the medley relay.
Our team won the medley relay with a record-breaking time.
