Analysis and comparison of males and females performance in triple jump

Triple jumpers could be identified according to 3 behaviours: hop dominant, balanced, and jump dominant. This study investigates the different performance constructs between males and females within these behaviors through mechanical parameters. Our research aimed to identify key elements in jumping to orient and adjust training methods. Results showed that the performance constructs differed between males and females. Females displayed a greater horizontal displacement of the pelvis during the support phases (in percentage of the effective performance) than males, who displayed higher take-off angle values. Males have a better ability to maintain their horizontal speed along the successive jump phase than females. In our case, males hop dominant athletes are better able to support the consequence of the first jump than females hop dominant athletes. Our results have also shown that the horizontal displacement of the athlete’s pelvis during support 2 and 3, and the take-off angles appear relevant to investigate if the athlete’s ability to resist to the ground reaction forces during the successive jump phase are in accordance with his jump strategy. These findings suggest that the training process could be optimized based on individual capabilities and behaviors to maximize performance.