Boxed-in

Open water swimmers in a pack getting boxed in at the USA Swimming National Open Water Swimming Championships in Fort Myers, Florida

adjective - Boxed in is to be caught between open water swimmers or triathletes in the front and back and/or on the left and right sides so as to not be able to swim in the desired direction or at the desired pace, sometimes resulting in additional physical contact. Boxed in is to be closely surrounded by other swimmers and unable to make a move within a pack in an open water swimming or triathlon competition.

Usage

The swimmer was boxed in between three other swimmers after coming out of the turn. Synonym: sandwiched and squeezed.

Antonym

non-boxed position

Synonyms

boxed-in position, sandwiched, squeezed

External links

• Sultan Of Swim Discusses Open Water Essentials
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• Guardians Of The Sea, From Tower 26 And Beyond
• The Open Water Grave By Gerry Rodrigues
• Alignment And Structural Presence In The Open Water
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• Open Water Swimming - Keys To Success
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