Comparative analysis of performance of marathon runners with high qualification in frames of the most important competitions
The article presents the results of comparative analysis of the level of implementation of potential abilities of the marathon-runners with high qualification at the most important international competitions. The aim of research was the determination of the criteria and identifying the conditions that would allow the athletes to count on getting into the winners in major competitions. In frames of the study the compare of the athletic performance of athletes in the current competitive season, with their absolute personal achievements in marathon and the results, shown at the most important official competitions has been undertaken. The results of official winners of the International Competitions, the results of the current leaders of the racing season at the given distance, and the results of athletes representing the national team of the Russian Federation at the official events within the studied time range (1988 – 2012 years) have been systemized and analyzed.