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If you watch different swimming races, you’ll see many breathing patterns. What works best depends on the swimmer and the event. 

Because of differing ability levels and race times, here are breathing pattern recommendations based on time rather than distance. 

For races of about 30 seconds or less, breathe as little as possible. This minimizes stroke disruption and allows a higher stroke rate. The number of breaths should be based on your comfort with breath-holding and training experience. Holding your breath longer than usual can negatively affect your speed. 

For races lasting more than 30 seconds but less than 75 seconds, breathe every second, third, or fourth stroke. This allows slightly less breathing and can enhance speed. However, many swimmers succeed breathing every other stroke during these durations.  

For races longer than 75 seconds, breathing every other or every third stroke ensures adequate oxygen intake to sustain high energy output. 

Some swimmers prefer breathing to one side, while others prefer bilateral (both sides) breathing. Either method can work based on personal preference. Bilateral breathing can be done by alternating sides each length or using an odd pattern (e.g., every third or fifth stroke). Even if you primarily breathe to one side, occasionally breathing to the opposite side in practice helps create stroke symmetry.

These recommendations can be adjusted slightly based on specific characteristics. If you have a high stroke rate, you can take more strokes between breaths as less time passes after each stroke. Conversely, if your stroke rate is slower, breathe more frequently because more time elapses between breaths for a given number of strokes.

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