Independent two sample t test summary of significant anthropometric differences for male junior rowers by performance: finalists (n=144) versus non-finalists (n=222)
| Dimension | Finalists (n=144) | Non-finalists (n=222) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). | |||
| *Maximum girth of the tensed upper arm (maximum flexed); †midway between acromium and olecranon, arm relaxed; ‡maximum girth. | |||
| Body mass (kg) | 84.8 (7.1) | 80.6 (7.0) | <0.01 |
| Stature (cm) | 189.3 (5.0) | 186.3 (6.1) | <0.01 |
| Sitting height (cm) | 97.6 (2.9) | 96.2 (3.3) | <0.01 |
| Leg length (cm) | 91.6 (3.5) | 90.1 (4.0) | <0.01 |
| Arm length (cm) | 83.7 (3.0) | 82.4 (3.4) | <0.01 |
| Biacromial diameter (cm) | 41.9 (1.6) | 41.3 (1.7) | <0.01 |
| Humerus width (cm) | 7.7 (0.3) | 7.6 (0.3) | <0.01 |
| Femur width (cm) | 10.4 (0.5) | 10.2 (0.5) | <0.01 |
| Biceps girth (cm)* | 33.5 (1.8) | 32.6 (1.9) | <0.01 |
| Upper arm girth (cm)† | 30.4 (1.8) | 29.6 (1.9) | <0.01 |
| Forearm girth (cm) | 29.1 (1.2) | 28.2 (1.3) | <0.01 |
| Thigh girth (cm) | 58.7 (3.4) | 57.5 (3.2) | <0.01 |
| Calf girth (cm)‡ | 38.1 (1.9) | 37.5 (1.9) | <0.01 |
| Triceps skinfold (mm) | 7.5 (1.9) | 8.2 (2.3) | <0.01 |