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Inmaculada Yustres1,2, Jesús Santos Del Cerro3, Fernando González-Mohíno1,2
1Department of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain.
Frontiers in Psychology
|February 11, 2020
Summary
Elite swimmers with strong junior performance times and high progress rates are more likely to succeed at senior World Championships. This study models performance progression to identify key factors for success in competitive swimming.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Swimming Performance Analysis
Background:
- Understanding factors contributing to elite swimming success is crucial for talent development.
- Previous research has explored various performance indicators, but a comprehensive progression model is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a performance progression model for elite swimmers at the World Swimming Championships (2006-2017).
- To determine the impact of annual progression rates, peak performance age, and junior status on senior competition success.
Main Methods:
- Analyzed data from 4076 swimmers in senior and junior World Championships (2006-2017).
- Utilized statistical models, including logistic regression and decision trees, to compare top-performing swimmers (T30) with lower-level swimmers (L70).
- Examined minimum age, progress rate, and best junior times as key variables.
Main Results:
- Swimmers in the top 30% (T30) group demonstrated significantly higher best junior times (BJ) and progress rates (P).
- Best junior times (BJ) and progress rates (P) were the most significant predictors of success.
- Minimum age (MA) showed minimal explanatory power and was not statistically significant in logistic regression.
Conclusions:
- Exceptional junior performance and a high rate of progress are strong indicators of future success in senior World Championships.
- These findings can inform talent identification and development strategies in elite swimming.
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