Corrections

Lapsandlanes is committed to providing accurate information. When an error is identified in our reference content, our policy is to correct it transparently rather than to delete or silently alter the record. This ensures the historical accuracy of our pages is maintained while providing the most current factual information.

A correction to a substantive fact will be indicated by a note at the foot of the relevant article. This note will briefly state what was corrected and will include the date of the change. Minor typographical errors, grammatical fixes, or formatting adjustments that do not alter the factual meaning of the content are made without such a note.

Readers can report a suspected error by contacting us. To allow for efficient verification, please provide the full web address of the article and quote the exact claim you believe to be incorrect. We review all submissions and will investigate using primary sources such as official results, rulebooks, and technical specifications. Our expected turnaround for investigating and implementing a substantive correction is within five working days.

For our reference pages, facts are also updated when the world changes, such as when a swimming governing body officially revises a time standard or redefines an event category. In these cases, the page is updated to reflect the new reality, and a correction note is added to explain the change from the previously published information, ensuring the context of the earlier record remains clear.

This correction protocol applies across all sections of Lapsandlanes, from Events and Times & standards to Gear & equipment. Our goal is to be a reliable and transparent resource for the competitive swimming community.