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Drafting
verb - Drafting is a form of positioning and an open water swimming race tactic where athletes positions themselves directly behind or on the side of other athletes in order to reduce drag and resistance and aid in navigation. Drafting is legal in most races, although there are exceptions. It is one element of the concept of interleaving in the training of open water swimmers and triathletes.
verb - To draft is to swim close behind, or slightly to the side, usually somewhere between the hips and ankles, of another open water swimmer (or swimmers) in order to take advantage of their slipstream, especially in a race.
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Usage
The cagey veteran was drafting behind the young swimmer throughout the race. The young girl was drafting perfectly in the lead pack off the hips of the world champion.
Origin
Middle English draught, act of drawing or pulling, from Old English.
Synonyms
hang on, follow, drag, catch a free ride, swim in the slipstream
Alternative Definitions
noun - Draft is a group of fish.
The swimmers passed over a draft of fish as they jumped off the escort boat.
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Drafting Virtually Explained
Open Water Source's Chris and Dan explain drafting at the elite level:
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