Effects of altitude on performance of elite track and field athletes

Hamlin, Michael J.; Hopkins, W. G.; Hollings, S. C.
Abstract
Lower density and oxygen content of air at higher altitudes affects competitive performance of athletes in some sports, which has resulted in track-and-field performances at venues above 1000 m classified as “altitude” performances.
Keywords
hypoxic training; altitude training; athletics
Date
2015-05-29
Type
Conference Contribution - unpublished (Conference Oral Presentation)
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