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Analysis reveals the importance of developed physiological and psychological traits in male junior cyclists for World Tour progression, suggesting a different pathway for females.
Analysing Z-Score patterns may yield insight into the characteristics underlying talents' eventual success. Higher Z-scores across multiple characteristics in male junior cyclists indicated that well-developed physiological as well as psychological characteristics are important for advancing to the World Tour level. The pathway for women appeared to be less selective.
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