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Convert Times For Distance Races

400/800 meters (long course) converts to 500/1000 yards by dividing meter time by .8925.
1500 meters (long course) converts to 1650 yards by dividing meter time by 1.02.
500/1000 yards converts to 400/800 meters (long course) by multiplying by .8925.
1650 yards converts to 1500 meters (long course) by multiplying by 1.02.

To convert Long Course Meters to Short Course Meters use the following formulas for distance events:
400 freestyle: long course time - 6.4 seconds = short course meters time.
800 freestyle: long course time - 12.8 seconds = short course meters time.
1500 freestyle: long course time - 24.0 seconds = short course meters time.

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