Evaluation of the continental representation of finalists in world-class athletics competitions
Rubrics: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF SPORTS
Authors:
1.
STATE UNIVERSITY OF AEROSPACE INSTRUMENTATION
from 01.01.1997 until now
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
from 01.01.1997 until now
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Type:
Article
Pages:
from 171
to 177
Status:
Published
Received:
23.12.2024
Accepted:
10.01.2025
Published:
17.02.2025
Subject area:
UDK 796.42 Легкая атлетика в целом
GRNTI 77.29 Методические основы видов спорта
GRNTI 77.29 Методические основы видов спорта
Language:
Russian
Keywords:
athletics, Olympic Games, World Championships, high-performance sports, continental representation
Abstract (English):
The purpose of the study is to determine the continental representation of finalists in the Olympic Games and World Championships in various specializations of athletics throughout the entire period of these competitions from 1896 to 2024. Research methods and organization. A statistical analysis of the results of official reports from World Athletics for the period from 1896 to 2024 was conducted, which included 33 Olympics and 19 World Championships in athletics. The continental composition and the separate representation of American athletes among the top 8 results in each event were determined. Research results and conclusions. According to the conducted study, there is a clear dominance of European athletes in all technical events and walking, while representatives from North America lead in sprinting and hurdle races, and representatives from the African continent have a high success rate in middle and long-distance running. Asian athletes demonstrate their best results in walking competitions, long-distance running, and women's throwing events, while representatives from Australia and Oceania excel in walking, women's jumping, and throwing events. The weakest development of athletics is observed in South America. The favorites in all athletic competitions, except for walking, are the USA, whose athletes were represented in the finals of the Olympic Games and World Championships by 14.5%.
The purpose of the study is to determine the continental representation of finalists in the Olympic Games and World Championships in various specializations of athletics throughout the entire period of these competitions from 1896 to 2024. Research methods and organization. A statistical analysis of the results of official reports from World Athletics for the period from 1896 to 2024 was conducted, which included 33 Olympics and 19 World Championships in athletics. The continental composition and the separate representation of American athletes among the top 8 results in each event were determined. Research results and conclusions. According to the conducted study, there is a clear dominance of European athletes in all technical events and walking, while representatives from North America lead in sprinting and hurdle races, and representatives from the African continent have a high success rate in middle and long-distance running. Asian athletes demonstrate their best results in walking competitions, long-distance running, and women's throwing events, while representatives from Australia and Oceania excel in walking, women's jumping, and throwing events. The weakest development of athletics is observed in South America. The favorites in all athletic competitions, except for walking, are the USA, whose athletes were represented in the finals of the Olympic Games and World Championships by 14.5%.
Keywords:
athletics, Olympic Games, World Championships, high-performance sports, continental representation
athletics, Olympic Games, World Championships, high-performance sports, continental representation
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