Enhancing the Interpretation of Competition Performance and Physical Characteristics in Male Youth Track and Field Athletes

Baker, James ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1576-3125, Read, Paul J ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1508-8602, Graham‐Smith, Philip ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2443-3994, Monaco, Mauricio ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4377-1476, Cardinale, Marco ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2777-8707 and Jones, Thomas W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2263-5261 (2026) Enhancing the Interpretation of Competition Performance and Physical Characteristics in Male Youth Track and Field Athletes. European Journal of Sport Science, 26 (10). doi:10.1002/ejsc.70259 (In Press)

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Abstract

Linear mixed models incorporating both maturity status and chronological age showed outcome‐specific associations with competition and physical testing outcomes in male youth track and field athletes. Corrective adjustment procedures should be outcome‐specific and reflect the relative contribution of maturity status and chronological age identified within each model. Mean corrections substantially reduced maturity‐performance relationships in the 60 m and long jump, when the correction reflected the corresponding LMM findings. Sample‐maximum corrections showed stronger agreement and lower error for 60 m than long jump; corrected performances should therefore be presented with an appropriate measure of error.

Item Type:	Article
Article Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	athletics; growth and maturation; talent identification
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557 Sports > GV0712 Athletic contests. Sports events G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557 Sports
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > School of Education, Health and Sciences
Depositing User:	Charlotte Crutchlow
Date Deposited:	07 Oct 2026 10:21
Last Modified:	07 Oct 2026 10:30
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/16561

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