400m freestyle

The 400m freestyle is a competitive swimming event where athletes swim a full 400 meters, typically eight lengths of a 50-meter pool, using the front crawl stroke. It's a middle-distance race that combines speed and endurance, requiring swimmers to maintain a fast, efficient pace throughout. Athletes focus on strong technique, breath control, and strategic pacing to maximize their performance and conserve energy for a strong finish. The event tests both aerobic capacity and technique, and the fastest swimmer completing the 400 meters wins.