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International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
|November 23, 2021
Summary
World-class swimmers showed improved performance in successive competitions. This swimming performance enhancement was more pronounced in men, middle-distance events, and swimmers aged 23-26.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Physiology
Background:
- Competitive swimming involves rigorous training and performance evaluation.
- Understanding the effects of competition frequency on athlete performance is crucial for optimizing training and peaking strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the impact of successive competitions on swimming performance in world-class swimmers.
- To evaluate and quantify performance progression within the International Swimming League (ISL) across different events, ages, and genders.
Main Methods:
- A dataset of all events from the International Swimming League was collected.
- A Bayesian linear mixed model was employed to analyze performance progression.
- Effects were quantified based on event type, swimmer age, and gender.
Main Results:
- An overall swimming progression of 0.0005 m/s/d was observed.
- Men exhibited a daily mean progression twice as high as women.
- Higher progression was noted for middle distances (200m, 400m), elite swimmers (above 850 FINA points), and those aged 23-26.
Conclusions:
- The International Swimming League format, with successive competitions, appears to enhance swimming performance.
- Coaches can leverage this understanding to adapt periodization plans for optimal competition participation and performance.
