This study evaluated methods for estimating submaximal and peak oxygen uptake (VO2) based on post-exercise measurements in swimming. Fourteen elite female swimmers performed submaximal and supramaximal swims while VO2 was measured. Linear backward extrapolation (BE) and a new mathematical modeling procedure were used to estimate VO2 from post-exercise data and compared to direct measurements. For supramaximal intensity, the modeling procedure predicted peak VO2 most accurately with a standard error of 1%. For submaximal intensity, all methods were less accurate with modeling showing the lowest standard error of 4.5%. The study concluded the modeling procedure provides the best estimation of VO2 from post-exercise data, especially for supramaximal