You don’t have to be as fast as you think you do.
With a 2 km/hr cut-off, your 33.3 is about finding your pace, not chasing someone else’s. See the graph below to see the average speed across some of our events.
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Captain Matthew Webb, first to swim the English Channel, 1875
You don’t need to be a speed swimmer to take on 33.3. The minimum pace is 2 km/hr, giving you a clear benchmark to work towards while leaving plenty of room to find a rhythm that feels right for you.
And if you’re a fast, competitive swimmer, there’s a place for you too. 33.3 attracts swimmers across the full spectrum of ability, with the fastest average speed at 5.7 km/hr.
Whether you’re here to challenge yourself, race the clock or simply keep moving, there’s a pace for you.Use the guide below to understand what different swim paces look like over 33.3.
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