A Cross-Sectional Comparison of Annual Training Characteristics Between Junior, Developmental, and Elite-Level Biathletes
This study provides novel reference data on the training characteristics of high-level biathletes across developmental levels, demonstrating that higher volumes of both physical and shooting-specific training distinguish elite senior athletes from their junior counterparts. However, individual year-to-year progression patterns should be explored in future longitudinal studies.
Authors
- Espen Tønnessen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7781-4913)
- Rune Kjøsen Talsnes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4076-2451)
- Guro Strøm Solli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7354-8910)
- Johan Engdahl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-7215)
- Øyvind Sandbakk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9014-5152)
Institutions
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NO)
- Høyskolen Kristiania (NO)
- Nord University (NO)
- UiT The Arctic University of Norway (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
- Published
- 2025-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2025-0096
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Sports Performance and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.44