For a time of 10 minutes, the conversion factor would be about 3.6 to
3.7 seconds. That is, both metric times mentioned are intrinsically
superior to the 10:01.6 non-metric one.
                                                David Dallman 


On Mon, 18 Jun 2001, Post, Marty wrote:

> South Lakes 9:49.78 at the distance medley broke the 14-year-old HSR of
> 9:53.31 by McCullough.
> 
> However,. back in 1977 South Eugene ran a 10:01.6 when the legs were at
> non-metric yard distances.
> 
> What's the conversion factor and which mark is intrinsically superior?
> 
> 
> Marty Post
> Senior Editor
> Runner's World Magazine
> www.runnersworld.com
> 
> 

David Dallman
CERN - SIS


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