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Analysis of Sprint Ski Mountaineering Performance.
Alessandro Fornasiero1,2, Simone Fornoni3, Alexa Callovini1,4
1CeRiSM, Sport Mountain and Health Research Center, University of Verona, Rovereto, Italy.
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
|December 12, 2023
Summary
Ski mountaineering sprint races are won by excelling in uphill sections and transitions. Uphill performance is key, explaining most of the finishing time variation in this Olympic discipline.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Physiology
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Ski mountaineering sprint is a novel Olympic discipline.
- Limited research exists on performance determinants in this sport.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the contribution of uphill (U), transition (T), and descent times to overall finishing time.
- To investigate the relationship between section times and final ranking in ski mountaineering sprints.
Main Methods:
- Video recording of athletes during International Ski Mountaineering Federation World Cup sprint competitions.
- Correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were used.
- Linear-mixed model analysis explored interactions between section times, rounds, and ranking.
Main Results:
- Uphill (U) and transition (T) times were strongly correlated with overall finishing time (P < .05).
- U explained 80-90% of finishing time variation; U + T explained 95-98%.
- Athletes eliminated in earlier rounds were slower on uphills than top performers.
Conclusions:
- Ski mountaineering sprinters optimize transitions and excel uphill.
- Training should focus on improving short, supramaximal uphill performance.
- Insights are valuable for athletes preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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