Table 1

 Prevalence of asthma in the British squads at the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games

20002004
NNo (%) asthmaticNNo (%) asthmatic
Athletics287 (25)589 (16)
Badminton132 (15)111 (9)
Canoe/kayak121 (8)91 (11)
Cycling2712 (44)239 (39)
Diving73 (43)71 (14)
Gymnastics14090
Hockey313 (10)165 (31)
Judo102 (20)81 (13)
Rowing418 (20)367 (19)
Sailing170180
Shooting6061 (17)
Swimming4117 (41)3616 (44)
Triathlon8060
Other193 (16)285 (18)
Overall
    Men15229 (19.1)16534 (20.6)
    Women12229 (23.8)10622 (20.8)
    Total27458 (21.2)27156 (20.7)