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Which of the following would be most likely to suffer when competing at high altitude________?

Correct answer: C. marathon

  • A. Long jump
  • B. 400 m
  • C. marathon
  • D. non of these

Explanation

Marathon runners are most affected by high altitude because reduced oxygen availability must be sustained over a prolonged endurance effort. Shorter events such as the long jump and 400 m rely less on prolonged aerobic oxygen supply.

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