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What does swimming long course mean?

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It means swimming in an olympic length pool, so 50 meters as opposed to 25 meters or 30 yards whatever the case may be. It means swimming in an olympic length pool, so 50 meters as opposed to 25 meters or 30 yards whatever the case may be.

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LCM refers to Long Course Meet, as separated from Short Course.


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