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Differences in LVDD and wall thickness in 947 athletes versus controls
| Sport | LVDD, cm | Wall thickness, cm |
|---|---|---|
| Cross country skiing | 5.41 | 0.98 |
| Pentathlon | 4.35 | 0.98 |
| Soccer | 3.11 | 0.76 |
| Cycling | 5.91 | 2.02 |
| Swimming | 4.9 | 1.71 |
| Canoeing | 4.23 | 1.71 |
| Rowing | 3.87 | 2.13 |
| Weight training | 1.32 | 1.23 |
| Long‐distance track | 3.47 | 1.49 |
| Tennis | 2.69 | 1.0 |
| Boxing | 2.25 | 0.94 |
| Taekwondo (karate) | 2.07 | 0.23 |
| Water polo | 2.02 | 1.38 |
| Volleyball | 1.43 | 0.39 |
| Wrestling/judo | 1.25 | 1.21 |
Adapted from Spirito et al.38
