To help fans take a deeper dive into the 2023 TYR Pro Series meet performances, USA Swimming National Team High Performance Specialist Curtis Goss gathered National Team athlete data from the four competitions for analysis. Users can learn and compare stroke tempo (first page) and split times (second page) by lap number based on events, gender, location and race type (prelims vs. finals). All data points are anonymous.

Tips for using the graph:

• Select different genders, events, meets, and race types to better understand averages from the best in the country. Bring that knowledge back to your club to optimize training and meet strategy.
• Scroll left/right and up/down on the table to view additional details. The blue summary row shows the sum total for time and stroke count and the average for tempo.
• Select specific locations, or view all, to see National Team athlete averages at those meets. For example, users can look at all TYR Pro Series prelims to compare how athletes performed throughout the year.
• Dive deeper between prelims and finals by selecting specific meet results in the “Select Race Type(s)” box on the left-hand side.
• Hover over the dot chart to see averages of all selected meets.

Key takeaways from USA Swimming National Team High Performance Specialist Curtis Goss:

• Many athletes use prelims to work on key aspects or conserve energy for finals, by swimming the first half at finals speed and relaxing the second half or by relaxing the first half and seeing how fast they can finish. This strategy may not work for all, as some athletes may not make finals as easily as our National Team members. For the majority of swimmers, it is important to prioritize making the finals over conserving energy.
• Tempo data is not “one-size-fits-all," so it’s important to remember this information should only be used as a basic guide. To understand an athlete’s overall approach to a race, notice how they progress their tempo and split times. Additionally, keep in mind these data points are averages of various athletes with different stroke mechanics and body sizes.