Individual race: fastest time wins; ties (same FAT to 0.01 second) are co-place; Dual-meet scoring (typical): 9-4-3-2-1 individual events / 11-4-2 relays (variations by NCAA edition); NCAA Championship scoring: 32 places typically scored (32-29-27-26-25...); relays double
Why people argue about this
People often assume that in NCAA swimming relays, all team members get credit for a win, which isn't true. The confusion arises because Section 6 specifically states points are awarded as 9-4-3-2-1 for individuals and 11-4-2 for relays, meaning only the first swimmer gets full points in a relay, while others contribute to the team score but not individually.
