200m freestyle

The 200m freestyle is a competitive swimming race where athletes swim four lengths of a 50-meter pool using the front crawl stroke, the fastest and most efficient stroke for freestyle events. Swimmers aim for speed and endurance, combining technique, breathing, and pacing to complete the distance in the shortest time possible. It tests both aerobic and anaerobic capacity, requiring strategic effort over two laps. The race is often decided by quick turns at each wall and efficient stroke efficiency, making it a popular middle-distance event in swimming competitions.