Why the study?
Does drafting improve swimming performance and metabolic response in highly trained triathletes?
Population
8 highly trained triathletes
Comparison
Drafting position vs Nondrafting position
Design
Other
Authors
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Drafting may aid triathlete training efficiency; leaves open translation to races and other athletes.
Does drafting improve swimming performance and metabolic response in highly trained triathletes?
Drafting behind another swimmer significantly improves 400-m swim time and reduces metabolic cost in highly trained triathletes.
Chatard et al. (1998) studied this question.
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