Sports performance and ageing ; Performance et vieillissement sportif
National audience since the introduction of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, sport competitions have generated a significant amount of data. The latter, which have been collected over more than 100 years, now make it possible to define precisely the contours of human physiological capacities in the face of different time constraints (races) or distances (lancers, sauts). Technology, genetics, medicine, geopolitics and climatic conditions all influence this sporting performance. Chronological age has been shown to have a significant impact on the development of sports or intellectual performance. It has an asymmetrical reverse U form, with limited performance at extreme ages, and an optimal performance age of around 20-30 years. This curve is also observable in the physical performance of other species such as mice or pork. Other work has revealed the beneficial aspect of physical activity at different points in life, and the gains it can bring in terms of longevity. However, much remains to be done, in particular to better understand how this U-curve is influenced by societal parameters such as primary energy consumption, the economy or the environment, for example. ; Physical performance and ageing Sporting events have generated a significant amount of data since the introduction of the modern Olympics Games in 1896. This data now allows an accurate measurement of human physiological capabilities such as the running speed and jumping, throwing distances. The technological innovations, medicine, geopolitical environment, climate, impact athletic performance. Among those, the chronological age has been shown to significantly affect the development of physical and intellectual performance. The resulting shape is asymmetrical and U-inversed, with a similar and limited performance at extreme age bands, and peak performance occurring around the age of 20-30. Other species such as mouse or greyhound also exhibit the same pattern in the age-performance relationship. A few studies have demonstrated the beneficial ...