Time Management Strategies of Rock Climbers in World Cup Bouldering Finals

Ben J Mckellar1, Alexandra M Coates1, Jeremy N Cohen1

  • 1Department of Human Health and Nutritional Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.

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