Although Michael Phelps broke the record for most Olympic gold medals won, this document argues that Usain Bolt's accomplishments are more impressive based on scientific facts, biomechanical analysis, and the history of swimming and sprinting. Bolt set world records in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay that had stood for decades, facing outdoor conditions without the advantages of new pool and suit technologies that aided Phelps.
Olympian Usain Bolt has taken the world by storm with his natural athletic ability and often nonchalant attitude. Since 2001 he has broken record after record. Bolt’s athleticism knows no bound.
Imagine your life without your limbs, you may feel incredibly hopeless, however, Nick Vujicic ,has made his disability an opportunity. His parents motivated him to overcome his obstacles.
Olympian Usain Bolt has taken the world by storm with his natural athletic ability and often nonchalant attitude. Since 2001 he has broken record after record. Bolt’s athleticism knows no bound.
Imagine your life without your limbs, you may feel incredibly hopeless, however, Nick Vujicic ,has made his disability an opportunity. His parents motivated him to overcome his obstacles.
The role of technology in sporting performanceCORE-Materials
The lecture answers the questions of how much effect does engineering technology have on sport, is technology only used to increase performance and what are the "new technologies" being introduced. Courtesy of Prof Claire Davies, School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham.
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