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What is Y and L in swimming?

Published in Swimming Course Measurement 1 min read

In swimming, "Y" and "L" are used to designate the type of course in which a time was achieved.

According to the provided reference, here's what they represent:

  • Y (SCY): Short Course Yards. Times achieved in short course meets typically have Y or SCY next to them.
  • L (LCM or M): Long Course Meters. Times attained in long course meets are designated by M, L, or LCM.

Here's a summary in table format:

Designation Meaning Course Length
Y (SCY) Short Course Yards 25 yards
L (LCM or M) Long Course Meters 50 meters