S2E12 A Swim-Off in a Foreign Land!

The Open Turn of Destiny! (異郷のスイムオフ！ Ikyō no Suimofu!) is the twelfth episode of season two of the Free! anime, and the twenty-fourth episode of the overall series. It aired on September 17, 2014.

Synopsis
Upon arriving in Australia, Rin takes Haru to the beach, where he talks about his experiences in the country before taking him to meet his home stay parents, Russell and Lori.

Upon checking into their hotel, the pair find out that they have to share a double bed for the night. They manage to get through the night by reminiscing about their time together.

The next day, Rin takes Haru to Sydney's Aquatic Center to swim alongside Australia's national swim team, reigniting Haru's passion for swimming. As Rin states that he came to Australia to approach his old coach about joining his team, Haru also declares that he has also found a dream.

Characters
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