Talent selection can be made by scientific methods or by coach selection. In many cases, coaches use a competition-ranking based method. Why selected athletes have performed in a certain way in the selection process or the ‘pros and cons’ of the choices made for their development are seldom considered. Many young athletes continue in an event despite the fact that they don’t have the best characteristics for success in that discipline. Only after a dropout due to injuries or lack of motivation is it realised that mistakes might have been made in the decision to place an athlete in an event or event group. The main purpose of this study was to identify ways to reduce or eliminate health risks associated with athletic training by ensuring the best possible choice of athletic discipline. The authors also wanted to use testing and monitoring to learn more about the athletes’ natural development, their training characteristics, their health and psychological status, and their future possibilities. The aim was to provide a conclusion as to what extent each athlete was suited for a particular athletic event and general recommendations for future work in the area of talent selection.