TABLE 2.

Genotypes associated with competitive swimming.

Endurance related alleles that may be advantageous for long distance swimming

–– ACE rs4340 I

–– BDKRB2 rs581076 -9

–– NOS3 Combined rs1799983 G + rs2070744 T

–– PPARArs4253778 G

–– PPARGC1A rs8192678 Gly

–– VEGFR2 rs1870377 Gln

Muscle related alleles and genotypes that may be advantageous for long distance swimming

–– ACTN3 rs1815739 CC (RR)

–– IGF1 rs35767 TT

–– MSTN rs1805086 R

Endurance related alleles that may be advantageous for short distance swimming

–– ACE rs4340 D

–– AMPD1 rs17603739 C

–– BDKRB2 rs581076 +9

–– PPARArs4253778 C

–– PPARGC1A rs8192678 Gly

–– VEGFR2 rs1870377 Gln

Muscle related Alleles and Genotypes that may be advantageous for elite short distance swimming

–– Combined IGF1 rs35767 TT + MSTN rs1805086 R

Recovery related alleles that may be advantageous for tolerating water sports

–– IL6 rs1800795 C (post exercise muscle damage)

–– MCT1 rs1049434 T (Lactate transport)