Parametry somatyczne i dynamika rozwoju siły maksymalnej wioślarzy w czteroletnim cyklu olimpijskim 2001-2004

The purpose of this work is to compare somatic parameters and results of maximum strength tests achieved by four top rowers of Polish national team (in short oar category). Tests were carried out at the end of February and the beginning of March between years 2001–2004. All investigated sportsmen were members of the Olympic team and took part in the Olympic Games Athens 2004. They had different training experience period behind them (from 11 to 18 years), they were of different height (from 185 cm to 201 cm at average value of 194,2 cm) and weight (from 91,3 kg do 104 kg at average value of 95,7 kg). Tests analysis shows that average values of maximum strength test reached their peak in year 2002 (pulling – 420 kg; pressing – 420 kg) and in year 2004 (pulling – 422,5 kg; pressing – 430 kg).