https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/6389/1600-meter-swimWhat would be an average time for a non racing 1600 meter swim in a pool. I realize there are a lot of factors as far as age and ability. 20 to 30 minutes 30 to 40 minutes?en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/92840?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:41:19 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:63010d47-de4d-47bd-b67d-bf64250825b4Former MemberThe standard race distance is 1500 meters. Swim times vary depending on age, sex, ability, and pool length. A 1500 swum in a 25-meter-long pool is going to be faster than a 1500 swum in a 50-meter pool. You can get an idea of the variety of times by going to: www.usms.org &gt;&gt;&gt; Competition &gt;&gt;&gt; Event rankings, or just click here: <a href="http://www.usms.org/comp/meets//toptimes.php">www.usms.org/.../toptimes.php</a> I just did a couple of quick searches; here are the results: 1500 Free, 2007, Men, ages 18-104 inclusive, 50-meter pool: Fastest swimmer: 17:07.98 Slowest swimmer: 49:17.01 1500 Free, 2007, Men, ages 18-104 inclusive, 25-meter pool: Fastest swimmer: 16:42.31 Slowest swimmer: 49:02.00<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/92912?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:50:58 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:1ca456ad-ea6c-42c8-9667-a6d444a7b393Jim ClemmonsWhat would be an average time for a non racing 1600 meter swim in a pool. I realize there are a lot of factors as far as age and ability. 20 to 30 minutes 30 to 40 minutes? Based on your term - &quot;average&quot; - I&#39;d go with the 20 to 30 minute range. This should encompass 85% of the roughly 40 year olds.<div style="clear:both;"></div>