How Blood Measurements Relate to Biathlon Performance

Eighty-three male biathletes were analyzed for performance parameters and blood measurements.

• Performance in biathlon is influenced by factors such as best skiing time and missed targets.
• The percent variation in skiing time and missed targets were independent determinants of performance.
• No correlation was found between performance and blood parameters, including hemoglobin concentration.
• In athletes tested at different hemoglobin levels, performance did not change despite significant differences in hemoglobin.

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