What is the stroke order in individual medley?

In the Individual Medley (IM) swimming event, each swimmer competes using four different strokes in a specific order: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. The butterfly is swum first, followed by the backstroke, then the breaststroke, and finally the freestyle. This sequence is crucial, as athletes must transition smoothly between strokes while adhering to the rules governing each. The IM is typically contested over distances of 200 meters or 400 meters in competitive swimming events.