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Twin and Family Studies

Research on twins and families to understand the role of genetics in athletic performance.

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Feb 2, 2026

What role do genetics play in athletic performance across different ethnic groups?

to athletic traits — estimates of heritability range widely but commonly center around roughly half of the variance in performance — yet no single gene or “speed gene” explains group differences and g...

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