The effect of using a triathlon wetsuit on variance of grouping in starting field in the swimming part of races in the triathlon world cups

Abstract

The aim of the study was to find out whether the use of a wetsuit in the swimming part of races in the triathlon World Cups reduces differences in the starting field and increases the chances of athletes with lower swimming performance at the overall results of the race.

Keywords

• wetsuit
• swimming
• triathlon
• World Cup
• performance