Effects of altitude on performance of elite track and field athletes
Effects of altitude on performance of elite track and field athletes
Hamlin, Michael J. Hopkins, W. G. Hollings, S. C.
Hamlin, Michael J.
Hopkins, W. G.
Hollings, S. C.
Date
2015-05-29
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Conference Contribution - unpublished
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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.