Anthropometric Characteristics of Elite and Olympic Mexican Track and Field Athletes

Anthropometric body composition profile

Sport specialization requires an understanding of morphological variability to optimize
 performance. However, the current literature lacks a detailed analysis of the anthropometric
 profile of track and field athletes, especially in Latin America. Additionally, the five-way
 fractionation method of body mass has been under-documented. These gaps highlight the need
 for more research to maximize the potential of athletes, particularly in emerging countries
 like Mexico. This study aims to determine the anthropometric characteristics of elite and
 Olympic Mexican track and field athletes. A descriptive cross-sectional study will be
 conducted. Forty-three anthropometric variables will be assessed to characterize the
 athlete´s physical composition using the standards of the International Society for the
 Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). Those variables will be used to describe the
 anthropometric profile (Heath and Carter somatotype, body composition through five-way
 fractionation method, muscle bone index, muscular adipose index, sum of skinfold thicknesses,
 and proportionality through Ross & Wilson Phantom strategy. Correspondences of those
 variables will also be established among different tests and specialties: sprint,
 middle-distance, long-distance, endurance, combined events, jumps, and throws. This study
 aims to provide the opportunity to generate reliable references for high-performance Mexican
 athletes.