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How long should you stay submerged after diving? The "15-meter rule"
The 15-meter rule is a part of most swimming events, including backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle races. (Breaststroke swimmers have more strict rules that apply to their underwater strokes.) But where does this 15-meter rule come from and why is it applicable? How can you take advantage of it in your own swimming?