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Usefulness (as smallest worthwhile change and TEM ratio) resulted acceptable (i.e., = 1) and good (i.e., &gt;1) for total sprint time and best sprint performance, respectively. The present study revealed that the 5 \u00d7 30-m sprint test is a reliable field test in short and long terms when the sum of sprint times and the best sprint performance are considered as outcome variables. 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