Key result
Elite Ethiopian marathon athletes were significantly more likely to originate from the Arsi and Shewa regions (73% vs 15%, P<0.001) and to have run to school (68% vs 24%) compared to controls.
Population
114 members of the Ethiopian national athletics team and 111 Ethiopian control subjects
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May guide regional talent identification in East African endurance athletes; leaves open causal mechanisms and generalizability.
Case-Control (n=225)
Absolute Event Rate: 73% vs 15%
p-value: p=<0.001
Elite Ethiopian endurance athletes have a distinct environmental background, including specific geographical origins and a higher likelihood of having run long distances to school.
Scott et al. (2003) conducted a case-control in Elite athletic success (n=225). Elite athletic status vs. General Ethiopian population (control subjects) was evaluated on Originating from the regions of Arsi and Shewa (p=<0.001). Elite Ethiopian marathon athletes were significantly more likely to originate from the Arsi and Shewa regions (73% vs 15%, P<0.001) and to have run to school (68% vs 24%) compared to controls.
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