Standard distance triathlon: Examining participation and success, predictive performance insights and environmental effects
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Alexander Gibson Thesis
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This thesis examined the elite standard distance triathlon, focusing on participation, race performance and the impact of environmental temperatures. The first study analysed race data from 1986 to 2022, revealing increasing female participation, a median winning age of 26 years old with most athletes having short careers. Study two used statistical modeling to predict podium finishes, highlighting the importance of cycling over swimming. While study 3 assessed the effects of water and air temperatures on race segments, finding cold water was negatively associated with swimming, no evidence of temperature on cycling times, while running was negatively associated with warmer temperatures.
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| ID Code: | 250162 |
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| Item Type: | QUT Thesis (Master of Philosophy) |
| Supervisor: | Minett, Geoffrey, Stewart, Ian, Borg, David, & Osborne, John |
| Additional Information: | FORM-FST-751 |
| Keywords: | Triathlon, Performance, Swimming, Cycling, Running, Pacing, Race Outcome, Elite Sport, Sports Science |
| DOI: | 10.5204/thesis.eprints.250162 |
| Divisions: | Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Health Current > Schools > School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences |
| Institution: | Queensland University of Technology |
| Deposited On: | 26 Jul 2024 02:58 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jul 2024 02:58 |
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