Journal article
Body weight changes in child and adolescent athletes during a triathlon competition
Abstract
We examined young athletes during a triathlon performed in a hot climate. Complete or partial data were available for 95 athletes competing in the National Triathlon Championship in Costa Rica. Mean ± SD for age and body weight (BW) were 13.1 ± 2.5 years and 46.3 ± 11.5 kg, respectively. Race requirements included: 500 m swimming, 15 km cycling, 3.5 km running for juniors (9–13 years); 800 m swimming, 30 km cycling, 8 km running for seniors …
Authors
Aragón-Vargas LF; Wilk B; Timmons BW; Bar-Or O
Journal
European Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol. 113, No. 1, pp. 233–239
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
1 2013
DOI
10.1007/s00421-012-2431-8
ISSN
1439-6319