Cut-Off Values in the Prediction of Success in Olympic Distance Triathlon

Cut-off points and performance-related tools are needed for the development of the Olympic distance triathlon. The purposes of the present study were (i) to determine cut-off values to reach the top three positions in an Olympic distance triathlon; (ii) to identify which discipline present the highe...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health 2020-12, Vol.17 (24), p.9491
Main Authors: Gadelha, André Bonadias, Sousa, Caio Victor, Sales, Marcelo Magalhaes, Dos Santos Rosa, Thiago, Flothmann, Marti, Barbosa, Lucas Pinheiro, da Silva Aguiar, Samuel, Olher, Rafael Reis, Villiger, Elias, Nikolaidis, Pantelis Theodoros, Rosemann, Thomas, Hill, Lee, Knechtle, Beat
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Bicycling
Coaches & managers
Cycles
Data analysis
Discipline
Female
Humans
Influence
Linear Models
Male
Olympic games
Running
Success
Swimming
Time Factors
Tournaments & championships
Trends
Triathlon
Women
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Summary:Cut-off points and performance-related tools are needed for the development of the Olympic distance triathlon. The purposes of the present study were (i) to determine cut-off values to reach the top three positions in an Olympic distance triathlon; (ii) to identify which discipline present the highest influence on overall race performance and if it has changed over the decades. Data from 1989 to 2019 ( = 52,027) from all who have competed in an official Olympic distance triathlon events (World Triathlon Series and Olympics) were included. The cut-off value to achieve a top three position was calculated. Linear regressions were applied for performance trends overall and for the top three positions of each race. Men had cut-off values of: swimming = 19.5 min; cycling = 60.7 min; running = 34.1 min. Women's cut-off values were: swimming = 20.7 min; cycling = 71.6 min; running = 38.1 min. The running split seemed to be the most influential in overall race time regardless of rank position or sex. In conclusion, cut-offs were established, which can increase the chances of achieving a successful rank position in an Olympic triathlon. Cycling is the discipline with the least influence on overall performance for both men and women in the Olympic distance triathlon. This influence pattern has not changed in the last three decades.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph17249491