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Rottnest channel swim - Swim


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Perth, Western Australia
AU
Rottnest channel swim association
Total Time = 6h 33m 47s
Overall Rank = 54/140
Age Group = male
Age Group Rank = 42/103
Swim
  • 6h 33m 47s
  • 20000 meters
  • 01m 58s / 100 meters
Post race
What limited your ability to perform faster:

Sea sickness from 5Km to 18Km




Last updated: 2013-09-28 12:00 AM
Swimming
06:33:47 | 20000 meters | 01m 58s / 100meters
Age Group: 42/103
Overall: 54/140
Performance: Good
Suit: Jammers
Course: Straight line from Cottesloe beach to Rottnest island
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting:
Waves: Navigation: Good
Rounding:
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks?
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5

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