A freestyle relay is a team event where four swimmers compete in succession. Each member of the team swims an equal distance using the freestyle stroke of their choice. The first swimmer starts from a stationary block while the others use a rolling start. Teams must coordinate their exchanges perfectly to avoid leaving the block too early and being disqualified. A team of four athletes wins the gold medal in the hundred-meter freestyle relay. The total time for the event is the sum of the four individual swimmer times. Strategically placing the fastest swimmer last can help a team come from behind to win. This event builds team spirit and excitement at the end of a swim meet.
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