I was going to post this question in the 40 min. mile thread, but thought it might be too much of a diversion. But the mention of 1600 m. as a mile gave rise to my question. How does 1600 meters compare to, say, 1800 yards distance-wise? I've always used 1800 as my measure of a mile, since it wouldn't be too practical to stop 10 yards into the lap after 1760. ;)
I've also heard people refer to 1650 yards as a "pool mile." So now I have to admit I'm a little confused as to what in fact is universally accepted as a mile and what mile measure then applies to open water. I don't mind "erring" on the longer side, since if it's shorter than I think, I'll suddenly be faster! :D
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The mile in open water is 1760 yard or 5280 feet. That 1650 is a nothing measurement, it is used when trying to equate to 1500 meters. We used it in Olympic trials once that I know of in Canada.
Open water - 1 nautical mile = 2 025.37183 yards. I hate the nautical mile, the Cross on the hill in Port Alfred is 1 Nautical mile to the finish line. My boatman put up a sign it said sprint as I was infront of the cross. The tide was going out and the sprint took well over one hour.
The mile in open water is 1760 yard or 5280 feet. That 1650 is a nothing measurement, it is used when trying to equate to 1500 meters. We used it in Olympic trials once that I know of in Canada.
Open water - 1 nautical mile = 2 025.37183 yards. I hate the nautical mile, the Cross on the hill in Port Alfred is 1 Nautical mile to the finish line. My boatman put up a sign it said sprint as I was infront of the cross. The tide was going out and the sprint took well over one hour.
