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  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biathlon and Cross-Country Skiing Performance Analysis

Background:

  • Competitive success in biathlon and cross-country skiing depends on a complex interplay of physiological and anthropometric factors.
  • Predicting athletic performance is crucial for targeted training and athlete development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the predictive power of anthropometric and physiological metrics for competitive performance in biathlon and cross-country (XC) skiing.
  • To identify key performance indicators for biathlon (International Biathlon Union - IBU points) and XC skiing (International Ski Federation - FIS points).

Main Methods:

  • Multivariate analysis of data from national-level female and male biathletes and XC skiers (ages 16-36).
  • Assessment of anthropometric characteristics using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.
  • Physiological testing via incremental roller-ski treadmill tests and shooting accuracy protocols.

Main Results:

  • Valid predictive models were developed for female biathletes' IBU points (R2 = .80) and female XC skiers' FIS points (R2 = .81 for distance, R2 = .81 for sprint).
  • For female biathletes, shooting accuracy, speeds at 4 and 2 mmol·L-1 blood lactate, peak aerobic power, and lean mass were key predictors.
  • For female XC skiers, speeds at 4 and 2 mmol·L-1 blood lactate and peak aerobic power were the most important variables.

Conclusions:

  • Specific anthropometric, physiological, and shooting accuracy metrics are highly predictive of competitive performance in female biathletes and XC skiers.
  • These findings can inform athlete monitoring and the design of individualized training programs to enhance performance.