Paper presented at a conference, workshop or other event, and published in the proceedings

van der Merwe, F.H. and Mann, M.E. Maximal isometric body strength and vertical jump performance in starting and bench semi-elite male basketball players. [Paper presented at a conference, workshop or other event, and published in the proceedings] van der Merwe, F.H., & Mann, M.E. (2015). Maximal isometric body strength and vertical jump performance in starting and bench semi-elite male basketball players [Conference paper]. 2015 ASCA Conference, Gold Coast, Australia. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/287195614_Maximal_isometric_lower_body_strength_and_vertical_jump_performance_in_starting_and_bench_semi-elite_male_basketball_players

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Berger, Nicolas J A and Best, Russell and Best, Andrew W and Lane, Andrew M and Millet, Guillaume Y and Barwood, Martin and Marcora, Samuele and Wilson, Patrick and Bearden, Shawn Limits of ultra: towards an interdisciplinary understanding of ultra‐endurance running performance. [Journal item] Berger, N. J., Best, R., Best, A. W., Lane, A. M., Millet, G. Y., Barwood, M., ... & Bearden, S. (2023). Limits of ultra: Towards an interdisciplinary understanding of ultra-endurance running performance. Sports Medicine, 1-21.

Best, Russ A review of the digestive, respiratory and nocioceptive benefits, associated performance outcomes and clinical considerations following mint and menthol application. [Journal item] Best, R. (2023). A review of the digestive, respiratory and nocioceptive benefits, associated performance outcomes and clinical considerations following mint and menthol application. European Medical Review, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.18103/mra.v11i1.3321

Best, Russ and Pearce, Jeni Prevalence and severity of gastrointestinal symptoms in Equestrian athletes in training and competition: an exploratory analysis. [Journal item] (Submitted) Best, R., & Pearce, J. (2024). Prevalence and severity of gastrointestinal symptoms in Equestrian athletes in training and competition: An exploratory analysis. Researchgate. https://researcharchive.wintec.ac.nz/id/eprint/8109/1/EquestrianGI_preprint.pdf

Best, Russ and Pearce, Jeni Prevalence and severity of gastrointestinal symptoms in recreational and elite equestrian athletes in training and competition: an exploratory analysis. [Journal item] (In Press) Best, R., & Pearce, J. (2024). Prevalence and severity of gastrointestinal symptoms in recreational and elite equestrian athletes in training and competition: An exploratory analysis. Wintec Research Archive. http://researcharchive.wintec.ac.nz/id/eprint/8121

Best, Russ and Pearce, Jeni Prevalence and severity of gastrointestinal symptoms in recreational and elite equestrian athletes in training and competition: an exploratory analysis. [Journal item] Best, R., & Pearce, J. (2025). Prevalence and severity of gastrointestinal symptoms in recreational and elite equestrian athletes in training and competition: an exploratory analysis. International Journal of Equine Science, 4(1). http://researcharchive.wintec.ac.nz/id/eprint/8140

Best, Russ and Williams, Jane M and Pearce, J The Physiological Requirements of and Nutritional Recommendations for Equestrian Riders. [Journal item] Best, R., Williams, J. M., & Pearce, J. (2023). The physiological requirements of and nutritional recommendations for equestrian riders. Nutrients, 15(23), 4977. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15234977

Collins, C.M. and van der Merwe, F.H. and Rainey, A.J. and Sampath, K.K. and Belcher, S.B. Youth field hockey coaches’ perspectives and use of sports recovery strategies. [Journal item] Collins, C., Van Der Merwe, F., Rainey, A., Sampath, K., & Belcher, S. (2023). Youth field hockey coaches’ perspectives and use of sports recovery strategies. The Journal of Sport and Exercise Science, 7(3), 37–44. https://doi.org/10.36905/jses.2023.03.05

Forbes, S.C. and Best, R and Dominguez, R Dietary supplements and ergogenic aids in relation to health and performance. [Journal item] Forbes, S. Best, R., & Dominguez, R. (2024). Dietary supplements and ergogenic aids in relation to health and performance. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 6:1450604. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2024.1450604

Haggie, M.B.P. and Saga, N. and van der Merwe, F.H. Quantifying and comparing the physical characteristics of sub-elite level university age rugby players from New Zealand and Japan. [Journal item] Haggie, M., Saga, N., & van der Merwe, F. H. (2023). Quantifying and comparing the physical characteristics of sub-elite level university age rugby players from New Zealand and Japan. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning. Researchgate. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378303146_Quantifying_and_comparing_the_physical_characteristics_of_sub-elite_level_university_age_rugby_players_from_New_Zealand_and_Japan

Rainey, A.J. and Collins, C.M. and van der Merwe, F.H. and Sampath, K.K. and Belcher, S. Youth field hockey players' perceptions and utilisation of sports recovery strategies. [Journal item] Rainey, A. J., Collins, C. M., Van Der Merwe, F. H., Sampath, K. K., & Belcher, S. (2024). Youth field hockey players’ perceptions and utilisation of sports recovery strategies. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 32(4), 16–24. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384265744_Youth_field_hockey_players%27_perceptions_and_utilisation_of_sports_recovery_strategies

van der Merwe, F.H. and Mann, M.E. Maximal isometric body strength and vertical jump performance in starting and bench semi-elite male basketball players. [Journal item] Van Der Merwe, F. H., & Mann, M. E. (2015). Maximal isometric body strength and vertical jump performance in starting and bench semi-elite male basketball players. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 23(6), 63–66.