What is a 200 Individual Medley?

The 200 Individual Medley (IM) is a competitive swimming event that combines four different strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. Swimmers complete a distance of 200 meters, with each stroke covering 50 meters. The event tests a swimmer's versatility and technique across all four strokes in a specific order: butterfly first, followed by backstroke, breaststroke, and finishing with freestyle. It is a key event in swimming competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships.