metric mile
The 'metric mile' is a term used in athletics to describe a race distance close to a traditional mile but measured in meters.
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Definition
B2International Athletics
(technical, track and field)A race distance of 1500 meters, commonly used in professional track events.
Example
- The 1500-meter race is often referred to as the metric mile in international competitions.
B2High School Track
(US, track and field)A race distance of 1600 meters, equivalent to four laps on a standard 400-meter track.
Example
- In many U.S. high schools, the 1600-meter race is called the metric mile.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "metric mile":
geographical milesquare milestatute milesea milenautical milemile a minutemetric systemlast mile