Sprinter Have Healthier Bones

Do you sprint? Here's some interesting news from Runner's World. The bones of older sprinters seem to be in better health than the bones of older distance runners.
Want to know the specifics? The article is here: http://www.runnersworld.com/health/older-sprinters-bones-healthier-older-distance-runners

"Older sprinters have better bone density and neuromuscular functioning than older distance runners, according to a study published in Osteoporosis International.German researchers examined 178 competitors at the 2006 edition of the European Masters Championships. They measured bone density, lean tissue mass, and a few measures of neuromuscular functioning, or how well one's nervous system communicates with one's muscles, in three groups of athletes: sprinters, middle-distance runners and long-distance runners..."