Abstract:
The main goal of this study was to assess the factors affect the performance of short distance
runners in case of same selected oromia regional state special zone athletics clubs.
Descriptive survey design was used to conduct this research. The method was employed
mixed approach including qualitative and quantitative research design. The study was used
primary sources of data obtained through questionnaire and interview. By using purposive
sampling the researcher selected the three clubs as the study population 188 and used the
sample size this study take all target population, thus purposively all population were
taken.70 respondents participated as the source of data 67 athletes and 3 coaches from the
three selected clubs as the sample of the study. The data were analyzed using SPSS version
23. Accordingly, frequency and percentage was used to analyze the data. The findings of the
study revealed that, issues related to training, nutrition, equipments and facilities were
observed as the basic factors that affect the performance of short distance runners. However,
most of the athletic coaches who were assigned to train the short distance athletes were
found to be below the requirement to train at athletics club level. The researcher recommend
that, the oromia athletics federation of different levels such as zonal and Woreda athletics
experts office give attention for the short distance runners in fostering them necessary sport
materials, morals and provide them with the necessary training techniques.
