ArticleOpen access journal of sports medicine2013
European dominance in multistage ultramarathons: an analysis of finisher rate and performance trends from 1992 to 2010.
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- An analysis of the 6-h ultra-marathon race using a machine learning approach.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- Analysis of the 10-day ultra-marathon using a predictive XG boost model.BMC research notes · 2024Article
- Participation and Performance Analysis in Children and Adolescents Competing in Time-Limited Ultra-Endurance Running Events.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Performance trends in large 10-km road running races in the United States.Journal of strength and conditioning research · 2014Article
- Analysis of swimming performance in FINA World Cup long-distance open water races.Extreme physiology & medicine · 2014Article
- Increase in finishers and improvement of performance of masters runners in the Marathon des Sables.International journal of general medicine · 2013Article
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Abstract
backgroundParticipation and performance trends regarding the nationality of ultraendurance athletes have been investigated in the triathlon, but not in running. The present study aimed to identify the countries in which multistage ultramarathons were held around the world and the nationalities of successful finishers.
methodsFinisher rates and performance trends of finishers in multistage ultramarathons held worldwide between 1992 and 2010 were investigated.
resultsBetween 1992 and 2010, the bulk of multistage ultramarathons were held in Germany and France, with more than 30 races organized in each country. Completion rates for men and women increased exponentially, with women representing on average 16.4% of the total field. Since 1992, 6480 athletes have competed in Morocco, 2538 in Germany, and 1842 in France. A total of 81.9% of athletes originated from Europe, and more specifically from France (22.9%), Great Britain (18.0%), and Germany (13.4%).
conclusionEuropean ultramarathoners dominated the athletes who completed multistage ultramarathons worldwide, with specific dominance of French, British, and German athletes. Future studies should investigate social aspects, such as sport tourism, among European athletes to understand why European athletes are so interested in participating in multistage ultramarathons.
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