Santos-Concejero, JordánOliván Mallén, JesúsMuniesa Ferrero, Carlos AlbertoMaté-Muñoz, José LuisTucker, RossMontil Jiménez, Marta MatildeLucía Mulas, Alejandro2015-06-192015-06-192015Santos-Concejero, J., Oliván, J., Maté-Muñoz, J. L., Muniesa, C., Montil, M., Tucker, R., & Lucia, A. (2015). Gait-Cycle Characteristics and Running Economy in Elite Eritrean and European Runners. International journal of sports physiology and performance, 10(3), 381-387.15550265http://hdl.handle.net/11268/4021This study aimed to determine whether biomechanical characteristics such as ground-contact time, swing time, and stride length and frequency contribute to the exceptional running economy of East African runners. Seventeen elite long-distance runners (9 Eritrean, 8 European) performed an incremental maximal running test and 3 submaximal running bouts at 17, 19, and 21 km/h. During the tests, gas-exchange parameters were measured to determine maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and running economy (RE). In addition, ground-contact time, swing time, stride length, and stride frequency were measured.engjournal article10.1123/ijspp.2014-0179restricted accessAtletismo - Aspectos fisiológicosAtletasCienciaDeporteSalud