Table 3.
Anthropometric measurements and body composition of six Kenyan runners. Data are in mean (SD).
| Variable | Present study | Saltin et al. (1995b)* | Fudge et al. (2007) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 22.0 (1.8) | 23 (2.1) | 21.0 (2.0) |
| Mass (kg) | 63.0 (7.3) | 56.1 (1.2) | 56.0 (3.4) |
| Height (m) | 1.77 (0.06) | 1.71 (0.00) | 1.74 (0.03) |
| Body mass index (kg·m-2) | 20.1 (1.8) | 19.2† | 18.3 (1.3) |
| Leg length (m) | 0.92 (0.06) | ||
| Calf circumference (cm) | 34.5 (2.3) | ||
| Ankle circumference (cm) | 20.5 (1.5) | ||
| Sum of three skinfolds (mm) | 22.3 (5.8) | ||
| Body fat (%) | 5.3 (1.6) | 7.1 (2.5) |
*Data on six Kenyan long distance runners measured at sea level. †Body mass index of the best Kenyan runner measured at sea level.