A standard Olympic swimming team typically consists of six events for both men and women. This includes individual swimming races in different strokes such as freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, and breaststroke, along with relay events. Athletes represent their countries, competing for medals in each event, with times often measured to the hundredth of a second. The structure allows for a comprehensive test of a swimmer's versatility and stamina. National teams are usually comprised of the best swimmers who have excelled in qualifying competitions leading up to the Olympics.