individual medley

noun

: a swimming race in which each contestant swims each part of the course with a different stroke

Examples of individual medley in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reese was also runner-up in the 200 individual medley, and was part of the Wolverines’ runner-up finish in the 200 medley relay. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

With a strong performance from sophomore Noah Mejias from his victories in the 200 individual medley and 100 butterfly, the Lightning overpowered the rest of the field to capture its second team title at the Plantation Aquinas Center. — Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Ryan Lochte becomes the first man to win the 200-meter individual medley four consecutive times at the world swimming championships. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Douglass had already won the 200 individual medley and 200 breaststroke at the meet, while Walsh had won the 100 free. — ABC News, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for individual medley

• deadly