Once, twice, three times an athlete
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 19:30
in Mathematics & Economics
The popularity of triathlon -- competitive athletic events involving running, cycling and swimming -- is on the rise. Knowing who trains for and takes part in such events is important for sports managers, event organisers and others. Now, researchers in Germany have pinned down triathlon participants to three types of people: serious pursuiters (SPs), sport lovers (SLs), and social triathletes (STs).