*Olympia*

How much higher? How much faster?

Biomechanical analysis of the sprint and hurdles events at the 2009 IAAF World Championships in Athletics

The Sub-4 Alphabetic Register

I meant to say “per year,” not “per decade.” That was just a verbal mistake, and I didn’t even realize I’d made it until I saw the video later. Really in the moment! 

Sir Roger's Run

The 1904 Olympic Marathon May Have Been the Strangest Ever

*The Race Against Time*

The Physical Characteristics of the Athlete

Kenya’s Running Tribe

デイヴィッド・エプスタイン: アスリート達は本当により速く、強くなっているのだろうか？

アスリート達は本当により速く、強くなっているのだろうか？

過去数十年のスポーツでの競技実績を見ると、まるで人間のあらゆる運動能力が進化して来たかのような印象を受けます。デイヴィッド・エプスタインは、この爽快で反直感的なトークで、私達が自画自賛を思いとどまるべき理由を指摘します。様々な要因が重なり新記録に貢献して来ました — 人に本来備わる能力の発達はそのほんの一部なのです。

Athletes today seem to defy limits, but human evolution tells only part of the story. A 2012 Olympic marathoner would have beaten the 1904 champion by nearly ninety minutes, yet advances like synthetic tracks and aerodynamically engineered bikes explain much of this leap. Specialized body types, global talent pools, and smarter training have further fueled performance gains. Shifting beliefs about what the body can achieve, not just natural talent, have pushed athletes to new heights.