Analysis and Prediction of Race Components of Pakistani and International Swimmers

Abstract

Kinematical analyses were carried out for race components (RCs) of Pakistani and International 100m freestyle male swimmers to identify the weakness and strengths of local swimmers. RCs and Average Speed of Pakistani swimmers were recorded and analysed with six HD video cameras installed at 5, 15, 25, 35, 40 and 45 m distance from start. Results revealed that ST3, ST4 and CT2 were significantly correlated to RT for Pakistani swimmers. Significant difference was found in all RCs and average speed of Pakistani and International swimmers. The prediction models for ST3, ST4, and CT2 were highly significant (p<0.001) and also best fit because values of R2 were 0.95, 0.89, and 0.97 respectively. Results revealed that Pakistani swimmers were far behind than their international counterparts. Coaches and elite swimmers of Pakistan can improve race components’ times by using these results and prediction models.