Race Basics The 100M sprint (or 100M dash) takes place on the straightaway of a track. From start to finish, the 100M sprint is a total distance of 100 meters (109.36 yards). The racer that reaches the finish line in the shortest amount of time wins. In general, if more than eight runners participate in …
Competitive Swimming: Freestyle Breastroke Butterfly Individual Medley Events Relays Competitive Swimming Four strokes, or styles of swimming, are contested at swimming meets: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Swimmers race a variety of distances, ranging from 25 yards or meters to 1600 yards. Each stroke has specific rules as to how swimmers may propel themselves through …