How long does it take for a 55 year old man to swim a mile?

Answer 1

Obviously there's no right answer, however I swim 1km in 24 minutes and I'd say I'm pretty average for someone who swims regularly. I can do 250m in 5 mins - but that's hard.

I was somewhat disconcerted last week by an old bloke at my pool overtaking me doing breast stroke.... It's all about technique apparently.

Answer 2

Well if the man cant swim, it would not be possible. However if the man was a good swimmer then that would depend on how fit he was. You have not told us if your 55 year old could swim or indeed how fit/good a simmer he is so we can not give you a precise answer.

Answer 3

My age is 51 years and I can run 2 miles in 18 min, so I would say I can run 1.5 mile in 13.5 min...