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Analysis of a Skating Time-Trial Competition and Associated Performance-Determinants in Cross-Country Skiers

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  • Lei Shang

    (Institute of Competitive Sports, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China
    Centre for Sports Research, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing 100061, China)

  • Øyvind Sandbakk

    (Centre for Elite Sports Research, Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7030 Trondheim, Norway)

  • Ruiying Shi

    (National Academy of Economic Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing 100006, China)

  • Xiaoping Chen

    (Institute of Competitive Sports, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China
    Centre for Sports Research, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing 100061, China)

  • Rune Kjøsen Talsnes

    (Meråker High School, Trøndelag County Council, 7735 Steinkjer, Norway
    Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, Nord University, 8026 Bodø, Norway)

Abstract

Purpose : To examine the contributions of time in different terrains and sub-technique distribution to overall time-trial performance, as well as the relationships of laboratory and field-based performance determinants in cross-country skiers. Methods : Fourteen male XC skiers were monitored during a 10 km (3 × 3.3 km) skating time-trial competition. On separate days, the skiers performed body composition assessments, laboratory tests while roller-ski skating and a 3 km uphill skating field test. Results : Time in uphill terrain was most strongly correlated with overall performance (r = 0.99, p < 0.01). G2 and G3 were the predominant sub-techniques (61% of overall time) with more use of G2 on lap three compared to lap one ( p < 0.05). Body mass and lean mass were inversely correlated with overall and uphill performance (r = −0.60–0.75, all p < 0.05). VO 2 at 4 mmol·L −1 , VO 2peak and TTE while roller-ski skating in the laboratory and the 3 km uphill skating field test correlated with overall performance (r = −0.66–0.85, all p < 0.05). Conclusions : Time in uphill terrain was the main contributor to overall performance, and G3 and G2 the most used sub-techniques with increased utilization of G2 throughout the competition. VO 2peak and TTE while roller-ski skating in the laboratory and performance in an uphill skating field test had the strongest associations with time-trial performance.

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  • Lei Shang & Øyvind Sandbakk & Ruiying Shi & Xiaoping Chen & Rune Kjøsen Talsnes, 2022. "Analysis of a Skating Time-Trial Competition and Associated Performance-Determinants in Cross-Country Skiers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(18), pages 1-15, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:18:p:11580-:d:914669
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    1. Finn Marsland & Colin Mackintosh & Hans-Christer Holmberg & Judith Anson & Gordon Waddington & Keith Lyons & Dale Chapman, 2017. "Full course macro-kinematic analysis of a 10 km classical cross-country skiing competition," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 12(8), pages 1-15, August.
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