A competitive sprinter will likely have a higher than average number of which type of muscle fiber?
A) fast glycolytic
B) slow oxidative
C) fast oxidative glycolytic
D) equal amounts of all three

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Fast glycolytic muscle fibers are responsible for quick and powerful movements such as sprinting. Therefore, a competitive sprinter will likely have a higher percentage of fast glycolytic muscle fibers in their muscles.

A Competitive Sprinter Will Likely Have a Higher Than Average