Hello! I'm a newcomer to swimming laps, and I'd like everyone's input on a debate I'm having with a friend who also swims.
What is technically a lap?
I say it's based on distance. If you're in a 25m pool - then a lap is down and back. If you are in a 50m pool - then a lap is the length of the pool one way.
He says a lap is the length of a pool.
Can someone solve this battle for us?
Thanks!
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Ok - this is also fueling a debate in my office - and we just came across this official definition via the USA Swimming official website.
Lap:One length of the course. Sometimes may also mean down and back (2 lengths) of the course.
So I guess that means everyone is right! :bliss:
Decided by committee vote I'm sure. The committee wouldn't want to upset anyone.
Lap is one length to swimmers.
Lap is two lengths to everyoneelse.
Sorry I'm late.
Ok - this is also fueling a debate in my office - and we just came across this official definition via the USA Swimming official website.
Lap:One length of the course. Sometimes may also mean down and back (2 lengths) of the course.
So I guess that means everyone is right! :bliss:
Decided by committee vote I'm sure. The committee wouldn't want to upset anyone.
Lap is one length to swimmers.
Lap is two lengths to everyoneelse.
Sorry I'm late.
