Longitudinal analysis of the 800-m performances of the world’s best female long-distance pool swimmer: A case study using critical speed and D′
This study investigated the physiological adaptations that were necessary for the world’s best female distance swimmer to improve her performance in the 800-meter freestyle over the course of her career. We found that her aerobic capacity improved by 6.2%, and this improvement correlated remarkably with a 99% correlation to her performance in the 800-meter event. READ!
