Velocity, stroke rate and distance per stroke during elite swimming competition

摘要: The mean velocity of 9 out 10 women's events during the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials was greater in 1984 as compared to 1976. Three men's showed improvement. In these 12 events, increased accounted for by distance per stroke (range, -3 -13%). 100-m butterfly and backstroke, due solely faster rates. finalists each event were those whose velocities 3-7% slower. almost all styles, achieved distances than did slower group. associated with decreased rate, except which both finalists. Although women swimmers generally had stroke, they more dependent men on rates achieve superiority. profile races 200 m longer indicated that fatigue developed decreased. compensated this change maintaining or increasing rate their competitors. This study indicates improvements superiority mechanics are reflected used swim a race.