The entry deadline for short course Nationals in Indianapolis is on April 4th, just two days away. Let's have a contest to guess the total number of swimmers entered. First prize is a 500 fly for time! :banana: Those with any inside information should recuse themselves.
My guess is 1785.
You forgot to subtract the 6 lane, 50 meter warm-up/down pool at IUPUI I also forgot to account for the Coriolis Effect on each swimmer's dive from the blocks. And that cumulative effect will vary based on whether 6th events are in or out, how many of the splashes are in backstroke events, how many swimmers elect to start in the water in forward-start events, and of course Heisenburg's Uncertainty Principle. So my new guess is 1577.803716 + e^pi - pi = 1597.802816. Whew, that was a close one! Thanks Wookiee! :banana:
I also forgot to account for the Coriolis Effect on each swimmer's dive from the blocks. And that cumulative effect will vary based on whether 6th events are in or out, how many of the splashes are in backstroke events, how many swimmers elect to start in the water in forward-start events, and of course Heisenburg's Uncertainty Principle. So my new guess is 1577.803716 + e^pi - pi = 1597.802816. Whew, that was a close one! Thanks Wookiee! :banana:
Bet you forgot to factor in the dark matter they found today: www.usatoday.com/.../
And I don't like the tone you are striking here. Mine is very scientific. I just refuse to show my work. When I win, I might not share any of my prize yardage.
1962; the year I was born. And, if I win, I would be happy to swim the 500 fly for time :banana:, however, it's going to be slowwwww! :cane:
Sorry I'll be missing this one, but I hope to see y'all in Mission Viejo! :bliss:
You guys are just guessing. How about a more scientific approach, hmmm? Start with the circumference of the earth, 40075160 meters, and then multiply by the population of Western Australia (2118500). Then divide by the capacity of the IUPUI Natatorium (4700 in the stands plus 1500 on deck) and then (this step is important!) subtract the volume capacity of the IUPUI main pool plus the diving well (5488847.081 liters). Divide by 8675309 for the win: 1577.803716 swimmers. DONE.
You forgot to subtract the 6 lane, 50 meter warm-up/down pool at IUPUI
Bet you forgot to factor in the dark matter they found today: www.usatoday.com/.../
And I don't like the tone you are striking here. Mine is very scientific. I just refuse to show my work. When I win, I might not share any of my prize yardage.
So... when there are empty lanes at meets... those are actually dark swimmers that no one can see? This makes total sense to me. Heat 1, I'm on to your tricks!
Theoretically, when two dark swimmers collide, they release a backstroker and a breaststroker. I need a government grant to attend more meets and observe this effect.
When I showed this to my son he said "you guys are the nerdiest jocks ever."
My guess is one less than the number should be as I won't be there :badday:
Do you really want to be stuck in the middle of corn fields for a week? ;-)No, but I'd love to be stuck inside of IUPUI Natatorium for a week. In fact, it's about the only natatorium spacious enough for that. I love, love, love that pool. And, to be honest, I truly love the city of Indianapolis, as well. I've spent a lot of time there over the years for work and it's a great town.
