Life at the Top

What does high altitude mean?

• 8,000 feet or more above sea level

• Sea level

• Peak sports performance

• practicing in mud

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Training at high altitude ....

• builds stronger hearts

• more efficient lungs

• build better endurance

• trains at a slower pace

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Where is the High Altitude training center located?

• Colorado

• Kenya, Africa

• The North Pole

• Europe

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What is the name of the person who founded the High Altitude Training Center?

• Simone Biles

• Great Rift

• Lornah Kiplagat

• Joyce Chepkirui

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What body parts benefit from High Altitude training?

• Brain

• Heart

• Lungs

• Muscles

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Why would athletes train in high altitudes?