Swimlane in User Story Map
What is a Swimlane?
Swimlane splits the story map horizontally to show what is in and out of each release.
Swimlane is of 2 types.
Release
Sprint
In the above picture, the swimlane shown is Sprint
Both swimlanes contain similar issue types while creating a card. Pictures are shown as proof below.


Creating a Release:
New release can be created in the Release swimlane mode. Click on the “+” button lane for creating a new release in the Release swinlane mode.

Now, add required details i.e. Name, Start Date, Release Date & Description for creating a new release.

Creating a Sprint:
Sprint swimlane is displayed in the below snapshot.

Click on the “+” button lane for creating a new sprint in the Sprint swinlane mode.

Now, add required details i.e. Name, Start Date, End Date & Goal for creating a new sprint.

After adding all details click on the “Save” button to save the newly created sprint.