In looking at the results of the National 10k, it seems like the times are considerably slower than what would be expected. Any info on what happened? Rough conditions? Long course? Currents?
-LBJ
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I have no idea, but over the years, I have learned to never look at times in an open water swim - only place. Too many factors affect times: conditions, the inexact science of placing buoys (despite GPS), and the swimmers' strategies employed during the swim can all affect finish times.
The more interesting thing is that Kate Zeigler - 1500 meter world record holder - finished 7th in the women in the 10K Open Water Grand Prix.
I have no idea, but over the years, I have learned to never look at times in an open water swim - only place. Too many factors affect times: conditions, the inexact science of placing buoys (despite GPS), and the swimmers' strategies employed during the swim can all affect finish times.
The more interesting thing is that Kate Zeigler - 1500 meter world record holder - finished 7th in the women in the 10K Open Water Grand Prix.
