Short duration of athletic careers

In 1976 the average age of gymnasts at the world championships was 17 and a half years; in 1992 it was 16, while almost none were over 18. These girls would have begun intensive training at the age of 6 or 7; within 10 years their career as competitors is over.

1. Occupational health risks

1. Over-competitive sports
2. Non-productive athletic activities

1. Short perseverance span
2. Health disorders of athletes

1. Shortsighted
2. Shortness
3. Short-termism
4. Short-range
5. Short-duration
6. Duration