Comparison of the Start, Turn and Finish Performance of Elite Swimmers in 100 m and 200 m Races.
Daniel A. Marinho, Tiago M. Barbosa, Henrique P. Neiva, António Silva, Jorge E. Morais
Abstract
= 0.92). The finish had a significant and moderate race effect in butterfly and in breaststroke (females). The underwater variables were found to be the main contributors to a faster start. Over the turn, key determinants were the surface variables. As for the finish, mixed results were observed. It can be suggested that the underwater profile was the main determinant in starting, whereas the surface profile was the main determinant in turning. Therefore, coaches are advised to focus on such race phases to enhance the total race time.
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