In this diploma thesis we analyzed and compared certain indicators of individual performance between world champions and the best Slovenian swimmers in breaststroke to find out what indicators make for the biggest differences. We discussed appearances at 50, 100 and 200 meters in breaststroke. We focused primarily on swimming speed, stroke rate and distance per stroke. The test sample consisted of five Slovenian swimmers and four of the world's best swimmers in breaststroke. The analysis of their performances was carried out by an analyst of the Slovenian swimming federation team with a dedicated computer program Dartfish. Based on past research, we came to the conclusion that the largest differences occur in the speed of swimming itself, which is a reflection of the combination of the stroke rate and distance per stroke. When comparing data, there was no single trend towards only one of the analyzed indicators, but swimmers individually differed in several different indicators. Some of Slovenia's best swimmers had a lower stroke rate and a longer or the same distance per stroke, while others had a higher stroke rate and a shorter distance per stroke. Based on all the comparisons, we came to the conclusion that, rather than an individual indicator, the optimal ratio between all the indicators which are essential for a successful swim performance is required.
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