TRIATHLON PARTICIPATION BY CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

Authors
RISSER WL ANDERSON SJ BOLDUC SP CORYLLOS E GRIESEMER B MCLAIN L TANNER SM KEELY K MALACREA R YOUNG JC WASHINGTON RL HARRIS SS
Citation
Wl. Risser et al., TRIATHLON PARTICIPATION BY CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, Pediatrics, 98(3), 1996, pp. 511-512
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
Pediatrics → ACNP
ISSN journal
00314005
Volume
98
Issue
3
Year of publication
1996
Part
1
Pages
511 - 512
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-4005(1996)98:3<511:TPBCAA>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Triathlon is a sport combining swimming, cycling, and running in one c ontinuous event. It is a relatively new sport for children and adolesc ents, and participation is growing rapidly. The purpose of this statem ent is to provide pediatricians and others with information on the par ticipation in triathlons by young athletes. A list of triathlon events is given in the ''Resources'' section at the end of this statement.