Table 1 Athletes and controls’ data
From: ACTN3 Polymorphism: Comparison Between Elite Swimmers and Runners
Group | Number | Main event | M/F | Top/national level | Age (mean + SD, range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Runners | |||||
Long distance | 65 | 5000 m marathon | 50/15 | 21/44 | 31.4 + 9.2 (17–50) |
Power event (sprinters and jumpers) | 72 | 100–200 m, jumps | 48/24 | 23/49 | 30.1 + 12.7 (17–50) |
Swimmers | |||||
Long distance | 43 | 800–1500 m | 27/16 | 15/28 | 23.6 + 7.9 (16–49) |
Short distance | 48 | 50–100 m | 33/15 | 16/32 | 23.3 + 8.3 (16–48) |
Controls | 217 | nr | 137/80 | nr | 26.4 + 5.8 (19–29) |