Table 2

 Jogger’s nipples reported in the marathon literature

EventMethod of studyNumber of race entrantsNumber of study participantsNumber of people affected
*Percentage based on number of entrants in study.
Classical Marathon Race of Athens (1973)44Survey sent to runners 1 month after race139942 (2%)
Mayor Daley Marathon (1977)64Injuries reported at first aid station430037220 (5.4%)*
Women’s National Marathon (1977)64Informal survey at marathon989816 (16.3%)*