Track & Field Physics & Biomechanics
Did you Know?
A 5000m runner uses 9% of their total energy expenditure during a race simply in overcoming air resistance. A 100m sprinter uses 20%.
Biomechanics is the sport science field that applies the laws of mechanics and physics to human performance. Here are a few articles about biomechanics and physics as applied to track and field events.
Articles
- Discus — The effect of air resistance for discus throwing may not be as you expect.
- Lane Selection — The tighter the curve, the more leaning is required, and the more energy that is spent adjusting the body and not for going faster.
- High Jump — The Fosbury Flop technique works so well because you can arch the body so that the center of mass is outside his body and passes under the bar.
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