Olympic pool deck temps reach 55C, Hacket predicts sub 14:30 1500m
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Hackett yesterday declared he would become the first man to swim the 1500m in under 14 minutes 30 seconds - taking at least four seconds off his world record.
In recent weeks workers have slaved away in ambient temperatures of up to 45C, but it has been a blistering 55C around the pool deck because of reflections from the water and concrete stands.
55 degrees Celsius = 131 degrees Fahrenheit
From Australian new story
You never know how much deck conditions will screw up your swimming. I remember hearing (from friends) about a particular NY HS state championship meet. Because of a conflict with a Y meet, they had to participate in the 2nd choice pool. The design was that the heating elements were below the pool, and the pool helped regulate the air temperature. Well, the heat managed to bleed around the pool (rather than through it). The air temp was hot enough for the spectators that the temp was reduced. The pool ended up cold, the air was still too warm, and my friends swam quite a bit slower than they had the week before. :cool:
You never know how much deck conditions will screw up your swimming. I remember hearing (from friends) about a particular NY HS state championship meet. Because of a conflict with a Y meet, they had to participate in the 2nd choice pool. The design was that the heating elements were below the pool, and the pool helped regulate the air temperature. Well, the heat managed to bleed around the pool (rather than through it). The air temp was hot enough for the spectators that the temp was reduced. The pool ended up cold, the air was still too warm, and my friends swam quite a bit slower than they had the week before. :cool:
