Table 1.
Descriptive data of the open water swimmers at the regional and national level.
| Competition Level | Sex | Age (Years) | Height (cm) * | Weight (kg) * | BMI (kg·m−2) * | Experience (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National (n = 67) |
Men (n = 67) | 44.13 ± 12.20 | 178.46 ± 5.69 | 80.46 ± 10.79 | 25.22 ± 2.8 | 5.93 ± 2.99 |
| Regional (n = 65) |
Men (n = 36) | 43.28 ± 14.30 | 179.61 ± 6.00 | 81.07 ± 13.77 | 25.09 ± 3.93 | 5.75 ± 2.99 |
| Women ** (n = 29) | 40.52 ± 12.42 | 165.97 ± 6.81 | 62.34 ± 8.72 | 22.62 ± 2.77 | 5.69 ± 3.17 |
Data presented as M ± SD; * Self-reported height and weight. BMI calculated from self-reported height and weight. ** All the women participated at the regional level.