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Consider the following statements regarding the standard dimensions of a competitive swimming pool:

1) The minimum lane width in a standard Olympic swimming pool is 3 meters.

2) The water temperature for competitions must remain between 25°C and 28°C.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The correct answer is

Only 2 is Correct

As per World Aquatics (formerly FINA) facility rules, an Olympic pool is 50 m long and each lane is 2.5 m wide, with extra space outside the outer lanes.

So Statement 1 is incorrect – the minimum lane width is 2.5 m, not 3 m (3 m is the recommended depth).

Statement 2 is correct – the rules require the water temperature to be kept between 25°C and 28°C during competition.

Hence, Only 2 is Correct.

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