Br J Sports Med February 2021 PMID 32727712

Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts: a study of 8124 former US Olympians.

Juliana Antero, Hirofumi Tanaka, Quentin De Larochelambert, Maja Pohar-Perme, Jean-François Toussaint

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Peak: 32 in Aug 2020
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What people are saying

Overall, the discussions reflect general support and curiosity about the study, with some posts emphasizing the importance of training like Olympians or questioning the implications for public health. The tone is thoughtful and inquisitive, illustrating a shared interest in the research's relevance and application.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive findings of the study, emphasizing longevity benefits for Olympians.

InterestModerate interest

There is moderate interest, with commenters expressing curiosity and slight surprise about the longevity results.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many contributions reference the study directly, with some sharing personal opinions and broader implications, showing a reasonable level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight potential implications for public health and fitness practices, indicating a modest but meaningful impact.

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Trent Stellingwerff, PhD / CSEP-CEP / FACSM / ChPC
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Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts: a study of 8124 former US Olympians https://t.co/tafaZTEOv5

Aug 3, 2020 · 27 likes · 10 shares · 23,127 followers View post →
Siim Land
@siimland · X

Olympian men had a 20% greater longevity advantage over regular men Olympian women showed a 13% greater longevity advantage over regular women There's a smaller gap between Olympian females and regular females than between Olympian males and females https://t.co/ehnV5CRAp4

May 29, 2025 · 24 likes · 6 shares · 26,396 followers View post →
BahamaBen
@BahamaBen9 · X

Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts  - I'm surprised its not longer. https://t.co/SMidOONfXd

Jul 22, 2021 · 18 likes · 1 share · 51,896 followers View post →
Steven Quartz PhD
@StevenQuartz · X

@nntaleb Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts: a study of 8124 former US Olympians https://t.co/GvEcBVVhi9

Jan 10, 2022 · 17 likes · 1 share · 2,946 followers View post →
Gregoire Millet
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Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts: a study of 8124 former US Olympians https://t.co/1X59tDYLq3

Aug 8, 2020 · 16 likes · 5 shares · 5,775 followers View post →
Jeffrey R. Stout
@ExphysPhD · X

Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts: a study of 8124 former US Olympians. https://t.co/u2hb8mxsgH

Aug 1, 2020 · 14 likes · 2 shares · 3,514 followers View post →

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growthesque
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William Amaral
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RT @siimland: Olympian men had a 20% greater longevity advantage over regular men Olympian women showed a 13% greater longevity advantage…

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RT @siimland: Olympian men had a 20% greater longevity advantage over regular men Olympian women showed a 13% greater longevity advantage…

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Mind Your Science!
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Raul
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Jose Antonio PhD
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RT @siimland: Olympian men had a 20% greater longevity advantage over regular men Olympian women showed a 13% greater longevity advantage…

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Siim Land
@siimland · X

Olympian men had a 20% greater longevity advantage over regular men Olympian women showed a 13% greater longevity advantage over regular women There's a smaller gap between Olympian females and regular females than between Olympian males and females https://t.co/ehnV5CRAp4

May 29, 2025 · 24 likes · 6 shares · 26,396 followers View post →
doctor_ekk
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Siim Land
@siimland · X

Olympian men had a 20% greater longevity advantage over regular men Olympian women showed a 13% greater longevity advantage over regular women There's a smaller gap between Olympian females and regular females than between Olympian males and females https://t.co/ehnV5CRAp4

May 18, 2024 · 3 likes · 26,396 followers View post →
ഫെർമിയോൺ
@QupSpeaks · X

Antero J, Tanaka H, De Larochelambert Q, et al "Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts: a study of 8124 former US Olympians", British Journal of Sports Medicine 2021;55:206-212.

Sep 29, 2023 · 1 like · 3,063 followers View post →
Perry Williams, MS, DC, DACBSP, USAW
@Pwilldc · X

@Coach_Alejo @bmarcello13 @mboyle1959 @BrianCPT Great stuff. Maybe a stretch on this topic. I train gen pop like Olympians because I believe it’s the best way. Why wouldn’t I give my people the best? They deserve it. OLY variations have their place in gen pop. https://t.co/704MiKrTWG

Jun 23, 2023 · 1 like · 1,072 followers View post →
Matthew Bosies
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Steven Quartz PhD
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@nntaleb Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts: a study of 8124 former US Olympians https://t.co/GvEcBVVhi9

Jan 10, 2022 · 17 likes · 1 share · 2,946 followers View post →
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RT @BahamaBen9: Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts  - I'm surprised its no…

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BahamaBen
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Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts  - I'm surprised its not longer. https://t.co/SMidOONfXd

Jul 22, 2021 · 18 likes · 1 share · 51,896 followers View post →
The Leader's Workout
@leadersworkout · X

Benefits of training like an Olympic Athlete and the mindset of fitness legend Jack LaLanne. #fitness #fitnessmotivation #wellness https://t.co/aiKCTuK2Ej

Apr 13, 2021 · 55 followers View post →
laili
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RT @EFSMA_eu: Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population! @BJSM_BMJ https://t.co/y0L9Ov3so2

Apr 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 67 followers View post →
Tim Noakes
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RT @EFSMA_eu: Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population! @BJSM_BMJ

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NWU Centre for Health & Human Performance
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RT @EFSMA_eu: Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population! @BJSM_BMJ

Apr 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 743 followers View post →
International Federation of Sport Medicine
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Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts: a study of 8124 former US Olympians | British Journal of Sports Medicine https://t.co/qASOWFTNRT

Apr 10, 2021 · 1,038 followers View post →
European Federation Sports Medicine Associations
@EFSMA_eu · X

Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population! @BJSM_BMJ https://t.co/y0L9Ov3so2

Apr 10, 2021 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 1,029 followers View post →
Jean-Marc DURAND
@JeanMarcDURAND · X

Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts, an advantage mainly conferred by lower risks of CVD and cancer: a study of 8124 former US Olympians #sport #Health https://t.co/nyJQG4IXYY

Mar 31, 2021 · 396 followers View post →
christophe dausin
@c_dausin · X

@amai_zeg @TheodeRooij @Bart_VDV @sven_nys Recent bracht onderzoek bij 8124 ex olympiërs aan het licht dat ze gemiddeld 5 jaar ouder worden dan de normale USA populatie. Dit zowel bij mannen als vrouwen. Gemiddeld gezien lijkt veel sporten dus geen probleem te vormen. https://t.co/ptBdfPTuTE

Aug 18, 2020 · 3 likes · 120 followers View post →
Sergio Espinoza
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Thomas Romeas - PhD
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Yann Descamps
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RT @GregoireMillet1: Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts: a study of 8124 fo…

Aug 9, 2020 · 5 shares · 886 followers View post →
British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM)
@BJSM_BMJ · X

Is this as you expect? What insights could this study provide to public health campaigns? #AnswersWelcomeInABlog Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts: a study of 8124 former US Olympians https://t.co/bhTR7yWPGw https://t.co/y5yjsYO9Ui

Aug 8, 2020 · 7 likes · 1 share · 109,674 followers View post →
Gregoire Millet
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Man Olimpik
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Trent Stellingwerff, PhD / CSEP-CEP / FACSM / ChPC
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Female and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts: a study of 8124 former US Olympians https://t.co/tafaZTEOv5

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