Why do they whistle when they swim at the Olympics?The power of whistling revealed
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The Tokyo Olympics swimming competition is in full swing. This year, however, was different, as the pandemic kept the venues without spectators. Without the hustle and bustle of fans, people all over the world are hearing some very interesting sounds ringing around the Tokyo Aquatic Center. Why do they whistle when they swim at the Olympics? Let’s find out.
Tokyo Olympics no spectator impact on swimming
Swimming is one of the most popular Olympic sports, with iconic figures such as Mark Spitz, Michael Phelps and Ian Thorpe promoting the sport to this day.
In Tokyo, swimmers like Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky have become household names.
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During the Tokyo Olympics, swimming is held at the Aquatic Center in Tokyo. However, the situation was markedly different, with no spectators due to the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the venue’s capacity for 15,000 people.
On top of that, some networks like NBC refuses to add extra crowd noise beyond its coverage. That means fans can hear pretty much everything that’s happening in the arena, including shouting, crying, and even whistling.
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Why do they whistle when they swim at the Olympics?
There are several different whistles during the Olympics, and it’s important to keep them separate.
The most obvious whistle is at the start of the race, which signals to swimmers, timers and referees that the race is about to begin.
Once the whistle blows, the starter will tell the swimmers to come on stage and continue the starter procedure.
Often, it also informs the audience to keep quiet.
During these games, however, what people are most curious about is the whistle from the stands that can be heard throughout the game.
This is actually how coaches communicate with their swimmers, telling them to swim faster or slower, or to try harder.
It often helps swimmers maintain their pace and regulate their speed when the whistle blows.
During these Olympics, it’s even more noticeable because the aquatic center is relatively empty.
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Whistle variations and the power to use them
By listening to timed, regular whistles, swimmers have a better chance of knowing where they are in the race and what to do.
However, whistles come in many different variants.
The whistle can vary from loud and harsh to whistling or more rhythmic. Some coaches often combine the whistle with hand movements and gestures that help communicate with the swimmer.
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These patterns are usually well-trained and regularly rehearsed, so even when they’re underwater, swimmers know very well what’s being communicated.
As such, whistles provide encouragement, motivation, and even strategy, making them a powerful tool for coaches to use.
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Joshua is a senior sports writer with over four years of online writing experience. He graduated from the University of Manchester with a BA in Ancient History and then a MA in Sports Journalism from the University of Central Lancashire. He became a popular writer for a leading social publisher and later spent time covering the 2018 World Cup for The Mirror Online. He then moved to a social marketing agency as a website editor. His expertise at The Focus includes F1, tennis, NBA, NFL and combat sports.
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