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Kilian Philippe1, Thierry Paillard1, Romain Dubois1
1Laboratory of Movement, Balance, Performance and Health, University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour, Tarbes, France EA-4445.
Journal of Sports Sciences
|November 28, 2020
Summary
Successful inshore sailors in the Tour de France exhibit superior boat speed and physical strength. Key performance indicators include higher maximal speed, average speed, and enhanced physical metrics like handgrip and pulling strength.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Marine Sports
- Performance Analysis
Background:
- Inshore sailing, particularly in events like the Tour de France, demands specific technical and physical capabilities.
- Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) is crucial for differentiating elite sailors from less successful ones.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the critical performance indicators for inshore sailing success during the Tour de France.
- To investigate the technical, physical, and physiological factors distinguishing successful from less successful international sailors.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of Global Positioning System (GPS) data from 23 sailing teams.
- Assessment of physical parameters including handgrip strength, isometric mid-thigh pull, and bench pull for 21 sailors.
- Comparison of successful and less successful sailors using independent t-tests based on qualifying performance.
Main Results:
- Successful boats demonstrated higher maximal and average speeds, along with more efficient starts per race.
- Elite sailors possessed greater handgrip strength, relative isometric maximal voluntary force (isometric mid-thigh pull), and submaximal pulling power (bench pull).
Conclusions:
- Multiple sailing, physical, and physiological variables are significantly correlated with inshore sailing performance.
- Implementing specific testing protocols is vital for evaluating the performance potential of inshore sailors in competitive events like the Tour de France.
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