Running economy is one of the factors contributing running performance. The athlete who use oxygen more economically is more successful. Currently, there is no research on this topic in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani athletes have not been investigated on running economy before, so this will be the first research in this field in the country. By the end of this research more economical position on the pitch and comparison National Football Players with elite athletes has been identified.
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