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  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Athletic Performance

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  • Elite athletic performance and health require evidence-based optimization.
  • A consensus conference convened scientists, coaches, and athletes to address key performance factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish consensus statements for enhancing elite athlete performance and health.
  • To identify research gaps and guide future scientific inquiry.

Main Methods:

  • International Consensus Conference involving 29 experts.
  • Discussion and agreement on critical themes: training, nutrition, female athlete health, injury, and technology.

Main Results:

  • Emphasis on individualized, sport-specific training and nutrition.
  • Recommendations for monitoring female athletes and managing injuries.
  • Potential of emerging technologies like wearable sensors and multi-omics.

Conclusions:

  • A framework for optimizing elite athlete performance and health is provided.
  • Significant research gaps identified, particularly concerning female athletes and longitudinal effects.
  • Need for continued research to promote inclusive, evidence-based practices in sports.