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Rowing in Los Angeles: Performance Considerations for the Change to 1500 m at the 2028 Olympic Games.
Daniel J Astridge1,2, Peter Peeling1,2, Paul S R Goods2,3,4
1School of Human Sciences (Sport and Exercise Sciences), University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA,Australia.
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
|November 30, 2022
Summary
The 2028 Olympic rowing course is shortening from 2000m to 1500m, impacting athlete training and race strategy. This change necessitates adjustments in training intensity, pacing, and potentially rowing technique for optimal performance.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Rowing Performance
Background:
- World Rowing is changing the Olympic regatta course length from 2000m to 1500m for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
- This significant alteration necessitates strategic adjustments in athlete preparation and race execution for the 2024-2028 Olympic cycle.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the implications of a reduced 1500m rowing course length on high-performance athletes.
- To provide insights into training, monitoring, tactical, technical, and pacing adjustments for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Main Methods:
- This commentary synthesizes current knowledge on physiological and performance factors in rowing.
- It explores the application of critical-power and anaerobic-power-reserve concepts for training and profiling.
- It discusses potential shifts in pacing strategies and technical elements like stroke rate and gearing.
Main Results:
- A shorter 1500m course will increase the relative contribution of anaerobic metabolism by an estimated 5% to 15%.
- Training periodization may require a shift towards higher-intensity interventions closer to the Games.
- A flatter pacing strategy and potential adjustments in stroke rate and gearing may enhance performance.
Conclusions:
- The shift to a 1500m course requires a re-evaluation of training methodologies and performance strategies.
- Critical-power and anaerobic-power-reserve models offer valuable frameworks for optimizing athlete preparation.
- Further research is essential to validate optimal technical and pacing adjustments for the new course distance.
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