What is an average swim pace for triathletes?

Recreational triathletes typically swim 2:00-2:30/100m in pool training. In open water (with wetsuit), pace is often 5-10% slower due to turning, sighting, and drafting effects. Elite triathletes swim 1:05-1:20/100m.

How do pool and open water paces compare?

Open water pace is typically 10-15% slower than pool pace due to: no walls to push off, navigation (sighting every 5-10 strokes adds time), waves and chop, and psychological factors of open water.

What is a good 1500m swim time?

In a pool, under 25 minutes is strong amateur, under 20 minutes is competitive age-group swimmer, under 18 minutes is club swimmer. The world record for 1500m freestyle is 14:31 (male), 15:20 (female).

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Calculate swimming pace per 100 meters, split times for common pool distances, and equivalent open water pace adjustments for triathlon and open water swimming.

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