Table 1

Demographic data

Demographic dataRespondents by sport
Athletes (n)Athletes (%)SportAllOlympicParalympic
Age (years)16–17115.61Archery532
18–247538.27Artistic swimming550
25–296734.18Athletics352312
30–342814.29Basketball1165
35–3973.57Beach volleyball330
40–4563.06Canoe/Kayak761
>4510.51Cycling1394
Years on the0115.61Diving880
National team1–37638.76Equestrian202
4–76131.12Goalball202
8–113115.82Golf770
>12168.16Hockey550
Training<842.05Rowing19145
(hrs /week)8–122512.82Rugby770
13–207136.41Sailing770
>208945.64Skateboarding110
Mean19520.12Sport Climbing440
EducationPrimary school10.51Swimming271611
High school6935.38Table Tennis*313
Diploma2010.26Taekwondo101
Bachelor8543.59Tennis110
Honours/masters2010.26Triathlon303
Doctorate21.03Waterpolo15150
Gender of sport-specific coachMale11056.41Weightlifting431
Female2512.82Total19514452
Both6030.77
Presence of a female coach8543.59
  • *One athlete selected for both Olympic and Paralympic games.