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Retrospective genetic profiling of a national-level sprinter revealed a higher endurance than power genetic score (40.8 vs 33.8), explaining his historical inability to tolerate high-intensity sprint training.
Case Report (n=1)
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Genetic profile assessment may help explain individual responses to athletic training and could potentially be used to personalize training regimens.
May not yet guide training personalization in sprinters; hypothesis-generating for genetic profiling in elite athletics.
Recent studies suggested that several potential genes may explain athletic success. However, while genetic assessment will probably become part of future talent identification, at present, genetic testing predictive value is poor, mainly because athletic success depends on a combination of genetic, physiological, behavioral and environmental factors (including coaching, medical, nutritional, psychological, equipment, facilities and administrative aspects). However, one should consider genetic testing not only for talent identification or sport event selection, but also for possible assistance in the training process itself. In the present case study we show an example of potential practical use of genetic profile assessment for improving the athletic training process. We deliberately chose a case study of a national-level athlete to show that genetic aid should not be limited to top world-class athletes.
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Meckel et al. (2014) conducted a case report in Athletic performance (n=1). Genetic profile assessment was evaluated on Genetic distance scores for power (PGDS5) and endurance (EGDS5). Retrospective genetic profiling of a national-level sprinter revealed a higher endurance than power genetic score (40.8 vs 33.8), explaining his historical inability to tolerate high-intensity sprint training.
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