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. 1978 Jun;12(2):97-101.
doi: 10.1136/bjsm.12.2.97.

Standards on age, height and weight in Olympic running events for men

T Khosla

Standards on age, height and weight in Olympic running events for men

T Khosla. Br J Sports Med. 1978 Jun.

Abstract

The Olympic champions, finalists and participants are well differentiated on age, height and weight (adjusted for height) in each of the eight running events. Height for height, the champions in sprinting events are heavier than other participants but the trend is reversed in long distance events. Physiological reasons for these differences are discussed.

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