AGE-RELATED TRAJECTORY AND AGE AT PEAK COMPETITIVE PERFORMANCE IN WHEELCHAIR RUGBY PLAYERS AT THE PARALYMPIC GAMES.
Rodrigo Rodrigues Gomes CostaFrederico Ribeiro NetoBeatriz Lucena RamosRicardo TanhofferBob O'SheaCiro WincklerPublished in: American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation (2024)
The findings indicate that WR players' age at peak competitive performance is 30.6 years, which remains consistent across all classes. There is no statistical correlation between age and performance in WR. These findings significantly affect effective talent identification and athlete development programs. This impact ensures that athletes receive the necessary support to reach their maximum potential while avoiding the pitfalls of underestimating or overestimating their stages of development.