Statistics About The Average 500M Row Time

In this post, we explore a range of statistics related to 500m rowing times across different age groups and genders, from world records to average times for various demographics. These insights shed light on the impressive achievements of elite athletes and provide benchmarks for rowers of all levels to strive towards.

Statistic 1

"On average, for a well-trained athlete, an excellent rowing time for a 500m sprint is 1.25 to 1.50 minutes."

Statistic 2

"The absolute world record for 500m row (men) is 1:10.5 minutes by Rob Smith."

Statistic 3

"The absolute world record for 500m row (women) is 1:23.8 minutes by Olena Buryak."

Statistic 4

"For a 60-69 year old man, the average 500m row time is 2:02.8."

Statistic 5

"For a 60-69 year old woman, the average 500m row time is 2:28.4."

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"For a 50-59 year old man, the average 500m row time is 1:52.0."

Statistic 7

"For a 50-59 year old woman, the average 500m row time is 2:10.1."

Statistic 8

"For a 40-49 year old man, the average 500m row time is 1:42.8."

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"For a 40-49 year old woman, the average 500m row time is 1:56.9."

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"For a 30-39 year old man, the average 500m row time is 1:36.5."

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"For a 30-39 year old woman, the average 500m row time is 1:46.8."

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"For a 20-29 year old man, the average 500m row time is 1:30.3."

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"For a 20-29 year old woman, the average 500m row time is 1:37.8."

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"For an under 19 years old male, the average 500m row time is 1:26.3."

Statistic 15

"For under 19 years old female, the average 500m rowing time is 1:34.1."

Statistic 16

"As per Bruce protocol, 6 METs is equivalent to a pace of 2:58/500m."

Statistic 17

"The average 500m split for an elite male rower is approximately 1:35."

Statistic 18

"The average 500m split for an elite female rower is approximately 1:55."

In conclusion, the statistics highlight the wide range of 500m rowing times across different age groups and genders, from elite athletes achieving remarkable records to older individuals showing slower but still impressive performances. These figures provide valuable insights into the norms and achievements in the sport of rowing, demonstrating the diversity of abilities and the potential for improvement with training and dedication.