Shot Put History – Where Did It Begin?
Shot put history can be found to stretch back thousands of years to the days before the British Isles became Christianized and the land was still governed by chieftains. In modern terms the sport was formalized and became an Olympic fixture in 1896.
Interesting Facts About RunningIf you seek a sport that brings different health advantages, you might want to try track and field. This sport tests your speed, your endurance and most of all your strength. You just need to perform warm up as this will keep you from acquiring musculoskeletal injuries and strain.
Athletics Shocker – Tyson Gay Beats Usain BoltTyson Gay of the USA has recorded his first ever 100m win over World and triple Olympic Champion, Jamican Usain Bolt, in a Diamond League event at Stockholm. In the sprint event held on Friday, Gay recorded a modest 9.97.
John Akii-Bua – Triumph and Tragedy After Uganda’s Olympic Gold Medal WinJohn Akii-Bua, Uganda’s Golden Olympian blossomed and reached his prime precisely during Idi Amin’s reign. Akii’s was a mixed bag of fortune. Limited resources allotted to his training and competing abroad would sometimes render him inactive. Akii was a subject of political scrutiny. Uganda boycotted the 1976 Olympics at which Akii was due to defend his gold medal win in Munich.
John Akii-Bua – Background and Hurdling Tracks to Uganda’s Olympic Gold and Munich’s Top HighlightJohn Akii-Bua broke the 400 meters-hurdles world record on September 2, 1972 at the Olympic Games held in Munich in West Germany, in the finals crossing the tape in 47.82 seconds. This was astounding because he was running in the “tight” inside first lane that obligates runners to move slower in smaller strides than runners in the rest of the lanes whose circumferences are progressively less angular and sharper, therefore easier to traverse. The 400mh is considered to be the most trying track event: it involves combining skill, timing, strength, and stamina. Because during that and preceding eras native African hurdlers were not expected to perform so astonishingly well, many are still (erroneously) transfixed into thinking that Akii-Bua was the first African Olympic gold medalist. Given Akii-Bua’s African background and superb performance, plus his celebratory antics right after his win, John Akii-Bua became the 1972 Olympics’ highlight.
Chronograph Watches For SportsA chronograph watch is not just a simple timepiece. It is a timepiece with a stopwatch function in addition to regular timekeeping. This feature allows one to measure elapsed time – for example, measuring the duration of a sporting event. Therefore, chronographs have become very popular by many great athletes.
How to Turn in the Weight ThrowMost throwers are not introduced to the hammer and weight throw until college. After competing in the shot put and discus for the last 4-10 years in high school and earlier for many, most are initially baffled by the footwork of the weight throw.
Best Indoor Prep Track and Field Marks For High School Athletes Since 1999 – The Last 11 YearsHaving the best indoor prep track and field performance during the 2010 season is a huge accomplishment considering our population (the current U. S. Census Bureau estimate is 309+ million). Having the best indoor prep track and field performance during the past 11+ years is an even greater accomplishment. Here are the athletes who have done so.
Jumping Into Plyometrics – Tips to Jump HigherLearning how to jump higher can be a challenge for many people. However, if you learn how to apply the techniques of plyometric exercises you will be able to jump higher than you have ever dreamed. Find out how…
Clash of the Sprinting TitansWho is the better athlete, Michael Johnson or Usain Bolt? Michael Johnson, if you didn’t already know, was the previous 200m record holder before Usain smashed it and the current 400m world record holder.
If You Are to Succeed in Track and Field As a Runner You Better Be Passionate About ItAchieve peak performance as a runner by putting your whole person into it. Anything short of full dedication and commitment will result in defeat, read on to learn how to win!
Can Jumping Rope Significantly Improve Your Vertical Jump?One of the more regularly posed questions concerning vertical leap training is can jumping rope increase a person’s vertical jump? The short answer is yes it may, but, it isn’t necessarily so simple. You see skipping actually doesn’t do much to enhance jumping over.