Age-related decline in endurance running performance - an example of a multiple World records holder

This study examined the age-related decline in endurance running performance of one of the greatest master runners ever, Ed Whitlock, who died recently. His running performances from 1500 m to marathon were analyzed for 5 periods of 5 years from 65-69 years to 85-89 years. Despite exceptional running performances for his advanced age, the rate of decline in his performances increased after 80 years and was drastically amplified after 85 years.
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Bibliographic Details
Subjects:
Notations:endurance sports
Tagging:Masterssport
Published in:Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
Language:English
Published: 2018
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2017-0298
Volume:43
Issue:1
Pages:98-100
Document types:article
Level:intermediate