Coastal rowing beach sprint, the new olympic discipline: sports engineering considerations
Dario Cerasola·Joseph N. Grima·Daniele Zangla·Giuseppe Recca·Antonio Spataro·Antonio Paoli·Giuseppe Giglia·Antonino Bianco·Daphne Attard·Andrew Alderson·James N. Grima‐Cornish
Abstract The inclusion of Coastal Rowing Beach Sprints in the 2028 Olympic program is reshaping the sport by mainstreaming racing in challenging and unpredictable open-water environments, characterized by waves, sharp turns, and constantly changing conditions. Despite its rapid growth in popularity, further systematic research on how to enhance performance, excitement and enjoyment while maintaining athlete safety remains limited. As a result, athletes, event organisers, equipment manufacturers,