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Such studies can be used to enhance training and for educational purposes. Materials and Methods: This pilot study was conducted on three subjects: two cadet-athletes and a novice, compared with the performance model of an elite athlete. Surface electromyography and kinematic analysis monitored the lower limb muscles during the propulsion and recovery phases of skating. Electrodes were placed on specific muscles, and triaxial accelerometers were used to detect kinematic differences and asymmetries. The results: Cadet 1 was closest to the elite athlete\u2019s performance model compared to Cadet 2, especially in kinematics and muscle efficiency. However, both cadets showed electromyographic differences compared to the elite athlete, with uneven muscle co-activations. The novice exhibited more oscillations and earlier propulsion compared to the elite athlete. Discussion: Using electromyography and kinematic analysis made it possible to identify differences between elite athletes, cadets, and novices. 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