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Analytics of Pacing Development in Men's Sculling.
Thiago Oliveira Borges1, Alexandre Nunes Martins1, Alexandre Moreira2
1School of Arts, Science and Humanities, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Summary
Rowing performance and pacing strategy improve with athlete age and boat size. Pacing varies by boat class and age group, especially early in races, offering insights for optimizing training.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Rowing Performance Analysis
Background:
- Understanding pacing strategy (PS) is crucial for optimizing rowing performance.
- Previous research has not comprehensively compared PS across different age groups and boat classes in elite sculling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and compare rowing performances and pacing strategies across various sculling age groups and boat classes.
- To identify key factors influencing velocity and stroke frequency (SF) in elite male scullers.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 10 years of World Rowing Championships data for men's U19, U23, and senior scullers in single, double, and quadruple sculls.
- Statistical parametric mapping and principal-component analysis were used to examine pacing strategy variations.
Main Results:
- Velocity and stroke frequency (SF) increased with athlete age and boat size.
- Pacing strategy for velocity differed significantly between boat classes, particularly in the initial 500m.
- Pacing strategy for SF varied by age group and boat class, with age being a significant factor in early-race splits.
Conclusions:
- Rowing velocity and SF are influenced by athlete age and boat class.
- Pacing strategies differ across age groups and boat classes, especially during the early stages of a race.
- These findings provide valuable insights for coaches and athletes to develop tailored training and race plans.
