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    • Biomechanics
    • Human Movement Analysis

    Background:

    • Objective swimming performance data is crucial for coaches and athletes.
    • Existing methods may lack the precision required for detailed stroke analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a method using multiple inertial measurement units (IMUs) to quantify swimming performance.
    • To calculate key metrics including Lap Time, Velocity, Stroke Count, Stroke Duration, Stroke Rate, and Stroke Phases (Entry, Pull, Push, Recovery) in front crawl swimming.

    Main Methods:

    • Twelve swimmers performed fatiguing front crawl trials while equipped with multiple IMUs.
    • An algorithm was developed to calculate stroke phases based on relative body roll position.
    • Calculated data was validated against video analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Strong positive correlations were found between IMU-derived data and video-derived data for all measured factors.
    • The developed algorithm demonstrated high accuracy in quantifying swimming performance metrics.
    • Individual adaptation of the algorithm was necessary for four swimmers, indicating limitations of single-device approaches.

    Conclusions:

    • Multiple IMUs and an adaptable algorithm provide objective and accurate swimming performance data.
    • The study underscores the complexity of stroke phase analysis and the limitations of single-sensor systems.
    • This approach offers valuable insights for swimming technique optimization and training.