〈総説〉氏か育ちか--東アフリカ人長距離ランナーはなぜ速いのか

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[Abstract] Over the last few decades, East African runners have dominated international long-distance running. Although mtDNA and Y chromosome haplogroups may play a role in determining East African running success, no evidence has yet been presented. Also investigations on ACE and ACTN3 genotype does not support the role of ACE and ACTN3 polymorphism in explaining the East African distance running phenomenon. It seems that VO_2max of black and white distance runners are no difference, and the black runners can maintain a high ％ VO_2max during the race and have higher running economy. These may have been associated with long legs, slender body and lactate kinetics characterized by black runners. A higher proportion of Kenyan and Ethiopian elite runners ran to school each day and covered grater distance. A considerable proportion of Kenyan elite athletes were motivated to run for economical reasons. In addition these runners have been shown to have a distinctive pattern on nutrients and fluid intake in training and competition periods. The disproportionate success of East African population is not only genetic factors, social and cultural factors also contribute.