Purpose: To examine whether preceding high-intensity race efforts in a competitive
weekend affect pacing behavior and performance in elite short-track speed skaters.
Methods: Finishing and intermediate lap times were gathered from 500-, 1000-, and 1500-m
short-track speed skating world cups during the seasons 2011–2016. The effect of
preceding races on pacing behavior and performance was explored using 2 studies. Study I:
The effect of competing in extra races due to the repechage (Rep) system, leading to an …

Purpose: To examine whether preceding high-intensity race efforts in a competitive
weekend affect pacing behavior and performance in elite short-track speed skaters.
Methods: Finishing and intermediate lap times were gathered from 500-, 1000-, and 1500-m
short-track speed skating world cups during the seasons 2011-2016. The effect of preceding
races on pacing behavior and performance was explored using 2 studies. Study I: The effect
of competing in extra races due to the repechage (Rep) system, leading to an increased …