Why is the mile swim 1650 and not 1750 which would be a little closer to the actual distance of 1760 yards=1 mile. Can anyone shed some light on this? Thank you.
Carl Selles
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Could it be that it is not a mile swim,
but closer to the 1500 meter swim ?
That would be my guess. The 1500 meter run has been around for a long time and I think swimming followed suit by using this distance. 1,650 yards just happens to be the closest equivalent. I don't think it was really intended to ever be a mile.
Could it be that it is not a mile swim,
but closer to the 1500 meter swim ?
That would be my guess. The 1500 meter run has been around for a long time and I think swimming followed suit by using this distance. 1,650 yards just happens to be the closest equivalent. I don't think it was really intended to ever be a mile.
