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Track & Field Physics & Biomechanics

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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.



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