Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the grab and track competitive swimming starts under water. Methods: Twelve male elite competitive swimmers were participated in this study. The six grab start subjects data were: age23 ± 1.9yrs, heights 174 ± 3.5cm, weights 75 ± 4kg and 50m freestyle 25.1 ± 0.6sec; the six track start subjects data were: age21 ± 1.3yrs, heights 177 ± 4.9cm, weights 73 ± 3kg and 50m freestyle 24.6 ± 0.4sec. Data were collected from two video cameras (60Hz) above and under water. The video data were digitized and calculated with Kwon3D Motion Analysis system. An independent t-test were used to test any differences between the grab and track start, and whether a significant was recorded (p<.05). Results: No significant differences between the two groups on entry area, the body center of mass at lowest position under water, horizontal and vertical velocity under water, dolphin kick opportunity under water, time and velocity to 12m. Sublects of two groups were using dolphin kick before the body center of mass at the lowest position under water. Conclusions: There were no significant between the grab and track starts under water. It was suggested that swimmers should consider including chang entry angle under water, dolphin kick opportunity under water and decided the glide time and distance underwater from video cameras and motion analysis.