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Comparison of body composition and somatotype of trained female triathletes Christopher N. Leake

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& J.E.L. Carter

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Department of Physical Education , San Diego State University , San Diego, California, 92182-0171, USA b

17545 Caminito Heno, San Diego, California, 92127, USA Published online: 14 Nov 2007.

To cite this article: Christopher N. Leake & J.E.L. Carter (1991) Comparison of body composition and somatotype of trained female triathletes, Journal of Sports Sciences, 9:2, 125-135, DOI: 10.1080/02640419108729874 To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640419108729874

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Journal of Sports Sciences, 1991, 9, 125-135

Comparison of body composition and somatotype of trained female triathletes CHRISTOPHER N. LEAKE* and J.E.L. CARTER Department of Physical Education, San Diego State University, San Diego, California 92182-0171, USA

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Accepted 16 October 1989

Abstract

The body composition and somatotype of 16 trained female triathletes aged 18.8-32.8 years were measured. All of the subjects were engaged in a competitive training programme and participated in the same triathlon. Anthropometric variables included height, mass, selected diameters, girths and skinfolds, and a Heath-Carter anthropometric somatotype. Body composition was determined by hydrostatic weighing procedures and skinfold patterns. Comparisons were made with Olympic swimmers and runners. The triathletes had a mean body mass of 55.2 kg and a mean height of 162.1 cm. When compared to swimmers, the triathletes were somewhat shorter and significantly (P

Comparison of body composition and somatotype of trained female triathletes.

The body composition and somatotype of 16 trained female triathletes aged 18.8-32.8 years were measured. All of the subjects were engaged in a competi...
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