Comparison Study between the Efficiency of the Start Techniques in the Romanian Competitive Swimming

Abstract

Performance in competitive swimming is influenced by the swimmer’s figure, by the force and resistance of muscular factors; nevertheless, the most important key factors are represented by the swimming techniques including the strokes, the take-off, the turn, touching the wall, and the start. Therefore, the shorter the swimming distance, the more important the starting effect. Many start techniques are used in competitive swimming, such as grab start, track start, or swing start. The grab start and track start are among the most popular techniques currently used for individual competitions.