Requirement · part of 4(C). Option C, Aquathlon: swimming and running

4(C)(1). Swimming

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The swimming block: the Swimming merit badge first, then Safe Swim Defense and open water.

What this is made of

4(C)(1)(a). Earn the Swimming merit badge first
4(C)(1)(b). Safe Swim Defense, and how you will meet it
4(C)(1)(c). Pool water and open water are not the same

Where this step comes from

Multisport Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-01-26), Requirement 4(C)(1)