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Trends in Triathlon Performance: Effects of Sex and Age

Lepers, Romuald, Knechtle, Beat, Stapley, Paul J.·2013·Sports Medicine
DOI 10.1007/s40279-013-0067-4
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Authors
Lepers, R., Knechtle, B., & Stapley, P. J.
Venue
Sports Medicine
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2013-06-25
Volume
43
Issue
9
Pages
851-863
ISSN
  • 0112-1642
  • 1179-2035
DOI
10.1007/s40279-013-0067-4
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