1. What is Age Graded Performance?

Age graded performance allows athletes of different ages to compare their results fairly by accounting for the expected decline in performance with age. The 2020 standards are the most recent age-grading factors.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the age graded performance formula:

Where:

• Standard Time — The expected time for a world-class athlete of your age and gender
• Actual Time — Your actual performance time

Explanation: A score of 100% means you performed at the level of a world-class athlete for your age. Higher percentages indicate better performance relative to your age group.

3. Importance of Age Graded Scoring

Details: Age grading allows fair competition across age groups, helps track performance changes over time, and provides motivation by showing how you compare to elite standards.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both times in seconds. Standard times can be found in official age-graded tables for your event. Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Where can I find standard times for my event?
A: Official age-graded tables are maintained by World Masters Athletics and other governing bodies for different events.

Q2: What does a score of 85% mean?
A: 85% indicates national class performance. 100% is world record level, 90%+ is world class, 80%+ is national class.

Q3: Are the standards different for men and women?
A: Yes, there are separate standard times for men and women in all events.

Q4: How often are the standards updated?
A: The standards were last updated in 2020. Previous versions were from 2015 and 2006.

Q5: Can I use this for any sport?
A: This specific calculator is designed for timed running events. Other sports may have different age-grading systems.