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01-11-2017 | Letter to the Editor

Comment on: “How Biomechanical Improvements in Running Economy Could Break the 2-Hour Marathon Barrier”

Authors: Robin B. Candau, Anthony M. J. Sanchez, Fabio Borrani, Alberto E. Minetti

Published in: Sports Medicine | Issue 11/2017

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Title: Comment on: “How Biomechanical Improvements in Running Economy Could Break the 2-Hour Marathon Barrier”
Authors: Robin B. Candau
Anthony M. J. Sanchez
Fabio Borrani
Alberto E. Minetti
Publication date: 01-11-2017
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Sports Medicine / Issue 11/2017
Print ISSN: 0112-1642
Electronic ISSN: 1179-2035
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0761-8

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Comment on: “How Biomechanical Improvements in Running Economy Could Break the 2-Hour Marathon Barrier”

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