Cut-Off Values in the Prediction of Success in Olympic Distance Triathlon For the development of the triathlon over the Olympic distance, limit values and performance-related tools are needed. The purposes of this study were the determination of limit values to achieve the three best positions in a triathlon over the Olympic distance and determine which discipline has the greatest influence on the overall performance of the race and whether it has changed over the decades. Data from 1989 to 2019 (n = 52'027) of all who participated in official triathlons through the Olympic Distance (World Triathlon Series and Olympics) were included. The limit to reach a top 3 position was calculated.Linear regressions were used for current trends as a whole and for the three best positions of each race. Men had limits from: swimming = 19.5 min;Cycling = 60.7 min;Running = 34.1 min. The limits for women were: swimming = 20.7 min;Cycling = 71.6 min;Run = 38.1 min. The running Split seemed to have the greatest influence on the entire race period regardless of rank position or gender.Finally, cut-offs were set, which can increase the opportunities for a successful ranking at a triathlon over the Olympic distance.
Cycling is the discipline with the slightest influence on the overall performance of men and women at the triathlon over the Olympic distance.This factor has not changed in the last three decades. The whole work can be found under https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33352924/