How do swimmers pace the 400 m freestyle and what affects the pacing pattern?

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This study examined the race pattern of world-class swimmers in the 400-meter freestyle event. We observed that the majority of athletes followed a parabolic pacing pattern and that aerobic capacity significantly impacts performance in the 400 meters. READ!

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