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Mathematics in Sport

Professor John D Barrow FRS · Gresham College

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How can Usain Bolt improve his world 100 metres sprint record significantly without improving his speed? How fast should he be able to run? We will also examine the mechanics of sprinting and the effects of wind assistance, timing accuracy, and altitude on sprint times and look at the status of the long-standing women’s sprint world records set by the late Florence Griffiths Joyner (‘Flo-Jo’) in 1988.

Lectures

  1. How Fast Can Usain Bolt Run? 2011-11-15 · YouTube
  2. David and Goliath: Strength and Power in Sport 2011-12-13 · YouTube
  3. Citius, Altius, Fortius: Records, Medals and Drug Taking 2012-01-17 · YouTube
  4. Let’s Twist Again: Throwing, Jumping, and Spinning 2012-02-21 · YouTube
  5. On the Waterfront 2012-03-27 · YouTube
  6. Final Score 2012-04-24 · YouTube

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Institution
Gresham College
Speaker
Professor John D Barrow FRS
Year
2011
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Mathematics
Source
Gresham College
Licence
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