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Despite numerous reports of genetic associations with performance-related phenotypes, progress in characterizing the genetic contribution to elite performance remains limited due to small sample sizes and reliance on candidate gene approaches.
Current sports genetics knowledge relies heavily on underpowered candidate gene studies, highlighting the need for large-scale, collaborative genome-wide association studies to identify true genetic contributors to elite performance.
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Genetic associations should not yet inform athlete selection or training; leaves open causal variants pending large collaborative GWAS.
Pitsiladis et al. (2013) conducted a review in Elite sporting performance. Genomic analysis was evaluated. Despite numerous reports of genetic associations with performance-related phenotypes, progress in characterizing the genetic contribution to elite performance remains limited due to small sample sizes and reliance on candidate gene approaches.
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