14 October 2025 I think many swimmers can relate to the idea of seeking to swim the perfect race. Yes, the final time matters, but a perfect race is much more than the results. A perfect race is when you execute your strategy perfectly. A perfect race is when all the fundamentals are executed with precision: starts, underwaters, turns, stroke count, breathing patterns. A perfect race is when you feel simultaneously in control and complete command of your body, while at the sa