Data Analysis on the Results of the 4*200m Freestyle Relay in Olympic Swimming

Abstract

The 4*200m Freestyle Relay has been established as an Olympic event for many years and is welcomed by many audiences. The data visualization and analysis in this report are based on the 4*200m Freestyle Relay data from 1984 to 2020. Firstly, the overall situation of this Olympic event is presented. The data and charts show that a few teams in the world own the medals for the 4*200m, and in these teams, the USA and Australia are especially prominent, so one could almost say they are dominant. In comparison between these two teams, the USA was more dominant in the early years, but in recent years, the gap between Australia and the USA has narrowed. From the aspect of different sexes, male athletes in Team USA are more competitive, while female athletes in Team Australia are more competitive. In addition, teams with better performances in the 200m Freestyle are more likely to be brilliant in the 4*200m Freestyle Relay. The conclusions of this research bring some inspiration. For national teams, it is necessary to bring up enough athletes who are excellent in the 200m Freestyle if they want a brilliant performance in the 4*200m Freestyle Relay. For the Olympic Swimming audiences, more exciting 4*200m Freestyle Relay matches, and more teams that win medals in this event can be expected.