Scientific Area: Medical and Health Sciences.

EXPR: Occupational health, Sport and Fitness science.

Name of the service: Race Analysis in Swimming.

Main responsible: Jorge E. Morais (PhD) Faculty member at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança and Researcher at the research Center for Active Living and Wellbeing.

Category of the service:Technological service.

Target group:

• Swimming clubs.

• Competitive swimmers and their coaches.

• National and regional swimming teams.

• Sports science and performance research organizations.

• Schools with competitive swimming programs.

Scientific refence: 

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jorge-Morais-3 Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6885-0648 Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=U9gd7cYAAAAJ&hl=pt-PT&oi=ao For several years ago, and during the last five years, our research team has focused on swimming race analysis to deliver insights for coaches, practitioners, clubs, and their associations/federations. Specifically, we have been performing the race analysis of our national swimmers performing in the last three Olympic cycles (2012-2016; 2016-2020; 2020-2024) including semi-finalists, finalists and medalists at major international events including Olympic Games, European and World Championships. This refers to a detailed breakdown and evaluation of a swimmer’s performance during a race. It involves analyzing various aspects of their swim to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement and develop better training strategies. The following paper acknowledges and summarizes our worldwide expertise in this field: -Morais, J. E., Barbosa, T. M., Arellano, R., Silva, A. J., Sampaio, T., Oliveira, J. P., & Marinho, D. A. (2024). Race analysis in swimming: understanding the evolution of publications, citations and networks through a bibliometric review. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 6, 1413182.

Offer description:

Race analysis is becoming increasingly critical in competitive swimming as it provides insights into performance and its underlying factors. Our service delivers a comprehensive breakdown of race segments, including the start, turn(s), clean swimming, and finish. By analyzing these key components, we equip coaches and athletes with detailed, actionable information to optimize training and competitive strategies. Our service bridges the gap between performance data and practical improvements, supporting athletes in achieving peak results. Our expertise combines cutting-edge race analysis techniques with a deep understanding of swimming biomechanics. By providing insights into every aspect of a race, we allow swimmers and coaches to address performance gaps and leverage strengths effectively. Collaborating with us ensures your athletes stay ahead of the competition through data-driven enhancements and strategic refinement.