*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

Dacă analizezi realizările sportive din ultimele decenii, ți se pare că oamenii au devenit mai rapizi, mai buni şi mai puternici din aproape toate punctele de vedere. Însă, aşa cum subliniază David Epstein în această conferință fermecător de contraintuitivă, ar fi bine s-o lăsăm mai moale cu lauda de sine. Sunt mulţi factori implicați în depăşirea recordurilor sportive, iar dezvoltarea talentului natural este doar unul dintre ei. 

Sportivii chiar devin mai rapizi, mai buni și mai puternici ?

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.