ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
An Analysis of Participation and Performance of 2067 100-km Ultra-Marathons Worldwide.
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- Nutrition practices and race experiences of ultra-marathon athletes in the marathon des sables, a qualitative analysis.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- (Ultra-)inflammation or adaptation? Comparison of different ultramarathon distances and their effect on the immune system.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Article
- Change in elevation predicts 100 km ultra marathon performance.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- A comparative observational study of carbohydrate intake and continuous blood glucose levels in relation to performance in ultramarathon.Scientific reports · 2024Observational
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- Personality Traits Associated with the Risk of Exercise Dependence in Ultraendurance Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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- Downhill Sections Are Crucial for Performance in Trail Running Ultramarathons-A Pacing Strategy Analysis.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2022Article
- Trends in Participation, Sex Differences and Age of Peak Performance in Time-Limited Ultramarathon Events: A Secular Analysis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Article
- The Sex Difference in 6-h Ultra-Marathon Running-The Worldwide Trends from 1982 to 2020.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Article
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7 authors at 5 institutions in 4 countries.
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Abstract
This study aimed to analyze the number of successful finishers and the performance of the athletes in 100-km ultra-marathons worldwide. A total of 2067 100-km ultra-marathon races with 369,969 men and 69,668 women competing between 1960 and 2019 were analyzed, including the number of successful finishers, age, sex, and running speed. The results showed a strong increase in the number of running events as well as a strong increase in the number of participants in the 100-km ultra-marathons worldwide. The performance gap disappeared in athletes older than 60 years. Nevertheless, the running speed of athletes over 70 years has improved every decade. In contrast, the performance gap among the top three athletes remains persistent over all decades (F = 83.4,
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