A study by Hughes and colleagues (2003)of the athletes involved in an ultra- marathon in Alaska found that the participant scores were higher on these dimensions compared to data from a general adult sample.

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The study found that the athlete participants scored higher on extroversion and openness compared to a general adult sample. This makes sense as individuals who choose to participate in an ultra-marathon are likely to be more outgoing and open to new experiences.

A Study by Hughes and Colleagues (2003)of the Athletes Involved