Rowing in Los Angeles: Performance Considerations for the Change to 1500 m at the 2028 Olympic Games

D. J. Astridge; P. Peeling; P. S. Goods; O. Girard; J. Hewlett; A. J. Rice; M. J. Binnie

doi:10.1123/ijspp.2022-0231

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Rowing in Los Angeles: Performance Considerations for the Change to 1500 m at the 2028 Olympic Games

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Rowing in Los Angeles: Performance Considerations for the Change to 1500 m at the 2028 Olympic Games

D. J. Astridge, P. Peeling, P. S. Goods, O. Girard, J. Hewlett, A. J. Rice and M. J. Binnie

International journal of sports physiology and performance, Vol.18(1), pp.104-107

2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2022-0231

PMID: 36448487

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Abstract

Athletes

Athletic Performance - physiology

Exercise

Humans

Los Angeles

Sports - physiology

Water Sports

World Rowing's decision to support the proposed change from a 2000-m to a 1500-m regatta course at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles is anticipated to have important implications for athlete preparation and race execution during the 2024-2028 quadrennium. This commentary aims to provide insight into the expected implications of the reduction in course length heading into the 2028 Games, focusing on the training and monitoring of high-performance rowers, as well as tactical, technical, and pacing considerations for performance. The reduction in event duration (estimated to be ∼90-120 s across all event classes) will lead to an expected ∼5% to 15% increase in relative contribution of anaerobic metabolism. Consequently, adjustment in training periodization priorities toward higher-intensity interventions may be required, especially in the period immediately prior to the games. The critical-power and anaerobic-power-reserve concepts may become more useful tools for structuring exercise programs, evaluating training outcomes, and determining event suitability through individual physiological profiling. Additionally, the adoption of a more constant (flat) pacing strategy, rather than the commonly used reverse J-shaped approach, might be considered for racing over this new distance. Finally, technical aspects, such as stroke rate and gearing, may require adjustment for optimal performance; however, research is clearly required to explore such effects. Our intention is to stimulate discussion and debate, with the provision of practical recommendations that aim to optimize rowers' preparation for and performance at the 2028 Olympic Games.

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Title: Rowing in Los Angeles: Performance Considerations for the Change to 1500 m at the 2028 Olympic Games
Authors/Creators: D. J. Astridge - Western Australian Institute of Sport, Mt Claremont, WA,Australia
P. Peeling - Western Australian Institute of Sport, Mt Claremont, WA,Australia
P. S. Goods
O. Girard - School of Human Sciences (Sport and Exercise Sciences), University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA,Australia
J. Hewlett - Western Australian Institute of Sport, Mt Claremont, WA,Australia
A. J. Rice - Sports Science, Rowing Australia, Yarralumla, ACT,Australia
M. J. Binnie - Western Australian Institute of Sport, Mt Claremont, WA,Australia
Publication Details: International journal of sports physiology and performance, Vol.18(1), pp.104-107
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Identifiers: 991005546763407891
Murdoch Affiliation: Centre for Healthy Ageing
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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