An Olympic-size swimming pool conforms to regulated dimensions that are large enough for national and international competition. This type of swimming pool is used in the Olympic Games, where the race course is 50 meters (164.0 ft) in length, typically referred to as "long course", distinguishing it from "short course" which applies to competitions in pools that are 25 meters (82.0 ft) in length. If touch panels are used in competition, then the distance between touch panels should be either 25 or 50 meters to qualify for FINA recognition. This means that Olympic pools are generally oversized, to accommodate touch panels used in competition.