A brief discussion on the mechanical principles in swimming

Haolin Tang

doi:10.54254/2977-3903/2024.18991

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A brief discussion on the mechanical principles in swimming

Haolin Tang *^,1,

¹ International Department, Chengdu No. 7 High School

* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

https://doi.org/10.54254/2977-3903/2024.18991

Abstract

Swimming involves the interaction between the human body, water, and air. Reducing the resistance encountered in the swimming direction and increasing the propulsion force are two primary methods for improving swimming performance. This paper, from a mechanical (mainly fluid mechanics) perspective, introduces the development of our understanding of the propulsion mechanism in swimming and the underlying mechanical principles. It analyzes the mechanisms of resistance generation during swimming and its basic components, and explores methods of reducing resistance and increasing propulsion from the perspectives of technical movements and swimming equipment. The paper aims to provide basic mechanical insights to better understand the technical and tactical behaviors in swimming.

Keywords

swimming, mechanical principles, fluid mechanics, propulsion mechanism

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