The influence of origin and race location on performance in IRONMAN® age group triathletes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The IRONMAN® (IM) triathlon is a popular multi-sport, where age group athletes often strive to qualify for the IM World Championship in Hawaii. The aim of the present study was to investigate the location of the fastest IM racecourses for age group IM triathletes. This knowledge will help IM age group triathletes find the best racecourse, considering their strengths and weaknesses, to qualify.

Objective

To determine the fastest IM racecourse for age group IM triathletes using descriptive and predictive statistical methods.

Methods

We collected and analyzed 677,702 age group IM finishers' records from 228 countries participating in 444 IM competitions held between 2002 and 2022 across 66 event locations. Locations were ranked by average race speed (performan

SUBMITTER: Knechtle B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11627357 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature