Author(s)

Keke Xia ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Competitive Sports Institute, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430079, China

Corresponding Author

Keke Xia

ABSTRACT

This study employs big data analysis to examine the tactical patterns of elite international female rowers, using 500-meter segment times and 50-meter GPS data from 179 Final A races (top 6 finishes) in the World Championships, World Cup, and European Championships over the past decade (2010–2019). By analyzing segment velocity structures and velocity coefficients, the research identifies tactical models. Leveraging digital data collection methods, the study achieves a significantly larger dataset (179 races over 10 years) compared to traditional manual methods (limited to a few races or boats), enhancing the reliability of objective patterns. Key findings reveal that elite athletes adopt a "1-4-x-x" tactical pacing model, with a critical psychological breakdown point at the 450-meter mark. Securing a leading position by 450 meters strongly predicts victory. To support this strategy, the study emphasizes the need for enhanced specialized and foundational physical training, tactical simulations during crew practice, and scientific training monitoring. These measures are expected to significantly improve performance in women's eight rowing.

KEYWORDS

Women's Eight Rowing; Tactics; Segment Velocity Structure; Velocity Coefficient; Psychological Breakdown Point

CITE THIS PAPER

Keke Xia, Tactical Analysis of Elite International Women's Eight Rowing. Journal of Human Movement Science (2025) Vol. 6: 16-23. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jhms.2025.060103.

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