Comparative analysis of morphological characteristics in men's and women's artistic gymnastics in the Olympic games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Abstract

Purpose. Success in sports certainly depends on the morphological
characteristics of the athletes, some of which are basic body height
and weight, which are evaluated with respect to the current age of
athletes. The aim of this study is to determine whether there is a
statistically significant difference in the body height and weight
between the disciplines of the male and female participants on the
Olympic Games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Basic procedures. The
sample included all the Olympic Athletes in Rio de Janeiro 2016, (191
athletes; WAG, n = 97 and MAG, n = 94). The following variables were
chosen: body weight (kg), body height (cm). Main findings. The results
not showed significant differences between six apparatus in men's
artistic gymnastics and four in womens artistic gymnastics in body
height and weight. In the Olympic Games 2016, women are on
average shorter than men for 12.34 cm and weight less for 14.75 kg.
Correlations between body height and weight amounts to (MAG:
R=.712; p < 0.01) and (WAG: R=.755; p < 0.01). Conclusions. This
research is important in setting comparative parameters in the
selection process and sport specialization regarding morphological
characteristics according to different events of gymnasts in the elite
level.