Characteristics of participating athletes with regard to medical support, injury symptoms and illness symptoms 4 weeks before the championships (n=307)
| Total (n=307) | Females (n=135) | Males (n=172) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete medical support | |||
| Medical practitioner available 4 weeks before championships, n (%) | 230 (74.9) | 104 (77.0) | 126 (73.3) |
| Preparticipation medical examination performed, n (%) | 175 (57.0) | 72 (53.3) | 103 (59.9) |
| National team at championships includes a medical practitioner, n (%) | 253 (82.4) | 116 (85.9) | 137 (79.7) |
| Self-reported injury symptom in the 4 weeks before the championship, n (%) | |||
| No | 191 (62.2) | 82 (60.7) | 109 (63.4) |
| Yes | 116 (37.8) | 53 (39.3) | 63 (36.6) |
| Self-reported illness symptom in the 4 weeks before the championship, n (%) | |||
| No | 267 (87.0) | 115 (85.2) | 152 (88.4) |
| Yes | 40 (13.0) | 20 (14.8) | 20 (11.6) |