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Simulation of Fluid Resistance at Different Drafting Positions in Marathon Swimming
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Yaqian QI1, Kaiyang SUN1, Defeng ZHAO1, Peng ZHANG1, Xiangbo FAN2
Journal of Medical Biomechanics | 2025, 40(5) : 1288 - 1294
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Journal of Medical Biomechanics | 2025, 40(5): 1288-1294
Simulation of Fluid Resistance at Different Drafting Positions in Marathon Swimming
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Yaqian QI1, Kaiyang SUN1, Defeng ZHAO1, Peng ZHANG1, Xiangbo FAN2
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  • 1.Shanghai Research Institute of Sports Science (Shanghai Anti-doping Agency), Shanghai 200030, China
  • 2.School of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
Published: 2025-10-01 doi: 10.16156/j.1004-7220.2025.05.027
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Objective

To analyze the fluid resistance characteristics of different drafting formations in marathon swimming using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method, and provide theoretical guidance for selecting optimal drafting strategies in competitions and training.

Methods

Multi-swimmer models were established via three-dimensional body scanning technology, and various formation models (I-, A-, V-, L-, H-type) were created by adjusting lateral and longitudinal distances between swimmers. The ANSYS Discovery Live software was used to simulate the overall resistance of different models and the resistance of individual swimmers within formations.

Results

The I3-type formation exhibited an overall drag reduction effect, reducing total resistance by 55.21%, whereas other formations increased overall resistance. The V-type formation showed the most significant resistance increase (31.88%). During drafting, the lowest resistance position was the rear position in the I3-type formation, while the highest resistance position was the middle position in the L-type formation. When leading, the fluid resistance of the leading swimmer in the A-type formation was significantly greater than that of an individual swimmer (P<0.05).

Conclusions

Longitudinal drafting formations demonstrated superior drag reduction effects, with the rear position in a three-person longitudinal arrangement showing the optimal drag reduction. Considering both tactical considerations and drag reduction effects, swimmers are advised to avoid the middle position in lateral formations.

marathon swimming  /  drafting position  /  fluid resistance  /  drag reduction  /  computational fluid dynamics
Yaqian QI, Kaiyang SUN, Defeng ZHAO, Peng ZHANG, Xiangbo FAN. Simulation of Fluid Resistance at Different Drafting Positions in Marathon Swimming[J]. Journal of Medical Biomechanics, 2025 , 40 (5) : 1288 -1294 . DOI: 10.16156/j.1004-7220.2025.05.027
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doi: 10.16156/j.1004-7220.2025.05.027
  • Receive Date:2024-10-14
  • Online Date:2026-03-27
  • Published:2025-10-01
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  • Received:2024-10-14
  • Revised:2025-03-09
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    1.Shanghai Research Institute of Sports Science (Shanghai Anti-doping Agency), Shanghai 200030, China
    2.School of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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多孔菌科 Polyporaceae 8 14 6.70 蜡蘑属 Laccaria 5 2.39
红菇科 Russulaceae 3 23 11.00 小皮伞属 Marasmius 6 2.87
小菇属 Mycena 11 5.26
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红菇属 Russula 17 8.13
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