We focus on the effect of cadence and work rate on energy expenditure and efficiency in
cycling, and present arguments to support the contention that gross efficiency can be …

Triathlon is a sport consisting of sequential swimming, cycling and running. The main
diversity within the sport of triathlon resides in the varying event distances, which creates …

Many species travel in highly organized groups,,. The most quoted function of these
configurations is to reduce energy expenditure and enhance locomotor performance of …

This study investigated whether pacing differed between 68 male and 35 female triathletes
competing over the same ITU World Cup course. Swimming, cycling and running velocities …

The aim of this study was to compare the pacing strategies adopted by women and men
during a World Cup ITU triathlon. Twelve elite triathletes (6 females, 6 males) competed in a …

Objectives: To investigate the effects of different swimming intensities on subsequent cycling
and overall triathlon performance. Methods: Nine highly trained, male triathletes completed …

Purpose: The aims of this study were i) to evaluate changes in leg-spring behavior during an
exhaustive run in elite triathletes and ii) to determine whether these modifications were …

This review focuses on strategic aspects that may affect performance in a long-duration
Olympic event, the Olympic distance triathlon. Given the variety of races during the Olympic …

This article aims to present the current knowledge on physiological requirements in Olympic
distance and Ironman triathlon. Showing the data available from a “traditional point of …

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of drafting distance on the drag
coefficient in swimming. A k-epsilon turbulent model was implemented in the commercial …