An analysis of the São Silvestre race between 2007–2021: An increase in participation but a decrease in performance
This study aimed to investigate the trends of finishers in the São Silvestre race in Brazil, taking into account sex, age, and performance levels. A total of 31 775 runners (women, n = 13 847; men, n = 17 928), aged (45.2 ± 16.8) years, finishers in the São Silvestre race between 2007 and 2...
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| author | Mabliny Thuany Douglas Vieira Elias Villiger Thayse Natacha Gomes Katja Weiss Pantelis T. Nikolaidis Caio Victor Sousa Volker Scheer Beat Knechtle |
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| description | This study aimed to investigate the trends of finishers in the São Silvestre race in Brazil, taking into account sex, age, and performance levels. A total of 31 775 runners (women, n = 13 847; men, n = 17 928), aged (45.2 ± 16.8) years, finishers in the São Silvestre race between 2007 and 2021, were considered in the present analysis. Data (event year, date of birth, sex, and race times) were downloaded from the official race website. The man-Whitney U test, Spearman correlation, and robust regression model were computed. Participation increased over time for both sexes. Regarding age groups, “31–40 years” (women) and “> 60 years” (men) were those with the highest number of finishers. We found a decrease in performance across the years (β = 2.45; p < 0.005), as well as significant differences in race times for both sexes (U = 42.844; p < 0.001), with men presenting better performances than women. Over time, it was observed an increase in the performance gap between the sexes, but in general, the performance decreased (β = 1.76; p < 0.001). Stakeholders should consider improving the strategies to improve women and young people's participation in running events. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-16cd42eb2c17460a8251e86aae84e31f2023-12-17T06:41:48ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Sports Medicine and Health Science2666-33762023-12-0154277282An analysis of the São Silvestre race between 2007–2021: An increase in participation but a decrease in performanceMabliny Thuany0Douglas Vieira1Elias Villiger2Thayse Natacha Gomes3Katja Weiss4Pantelis T. Nikolaidis5Caio Victor Sousa6Volker Scheer7Beat Knechtle8CIFI2D, Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, 4200-450, Porto, PortugalPost-Graduation Program of Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão-SE, BrazilInstitute of Primary Care, University of Zurich, 8091, Zurich, SwitzerlandPost-Graduation Program of Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão-SE, Brazil; Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, IrelandInstitute of Primary Care, University of Zurich, 8091, Zurich, SwitzerlandSchool of Health and Caring Sciences, University of West Attica, Athens, 12243, Athens, GreeceBouve College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USAUltra Sports Science Foundation, 109 Boulevard de l'Europe, 69310, Pierre-Benite, FranceInstitute of Primary Care, University of Zurich, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland; Medbase St. Gallen Am Vadianplatz, St. Gallen, Switzerland; Corresponding author. Medbase St. Gallen Am Vadianplatz, 9000, St. Gallen, Switzerland.This study aimed to investigate the trends of finishers in the São Silvestre race in Brazil, taking into account sex, age, and performance levels. A total of 31 775 runners (women, n = 13 847; men, n = 17 928), aged (45.2 ± 16.8) years, finishers in the São Silvestre race between 2007 and 2021, were considered in the present analysis. Data (event year, date of birth, sex, and race times) were downloaded from the official race website. The man-Whitney U test, Spearman correlation, and robust regression model were computed. Participation increased over time for both sexes. Regarding age groups, “31–40 years” (women) and “> 60 years” (men) were those with the highest number of finishers. We found a decrease in performance across the years (β = 2.45; p < 0.005), as well as significant differences in race times for both sexes (U = 42.844; p < 0.001), with men presenting better performances than women. Over time, it was observed an increase in the performance gap between the sexes, but in general, the performance decreased (β = 1.76; p < 0.001). Stakeholders should consider improving the strategies to improve women and young people's participation in running events.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666337623000276EndurancePerformanceSex differences |
| spellingShingle | Mabliny Thuany Douglas Vieira Elias Villiger Thayse Natacha Gomes Katja Weiss Pantelis T. Nikolaidis Caio Victor Sousa Volker Scheer Beat Knechtle An analysis of the São Silvestre race between 2007–2021: An increase in participation but a decrease in performance Sports Medicine and Health Science Endurance Performance Sex differences |
| title | An analysis of the São Silvestre race between 2007–2021: An increase in participation but a decrease in performance |
| title_full | An analysis of the São Silvestre race between 2007–2021: An increase in participation but a decrease in performance |
| title_fullStr | An analysis of the São Silvestre race between 2007–2021: An increase in participation but a decrease in performance |
| title_full_unstemmed | An analysis of the São Silvestre race between 2007–2021: An increase in participation but a decrease in performance |
| title_short | An analysis of the São Silvestre race between 2007–2021: An increase in participation but a decrease in performance |
| title_sort | analysis of the sao silvestre race between 2007 2021 an increase in participation but a decrease in performance |
| topic | Endurance Performance Sex differences |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666337623000276 |
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