When track meets are held at altitude, the sprint performances are usually better than at sea level because of the

A. lower air density.
B. greater reliance on anaerobic glycolysis for energy.
C. greater reliance on creatine phosphate for energy.
D. lower PO2 of inspired oxygen.


Answer: A

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