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Consider the mechanics of pole vaulting
10 intriguing starters related to the mechanics of sport.
At what angle should you release the shot to break Olympic records?
Under which circumstances would you choose to play to 10 points in a game of squash which is currently tied at 8-all?
See how little g and your weight varies around the world. Did this variation help Bob Beamon to long-jumping succes in 1968?
See how the weight of weights varies across the globe.
How high can a high jumper jump? How can a high jumper jump higher without jumping higher? Read on...
A weekly challenge concerning drawing shapes algorithmically.
How do decisions about scoring affect who wins a combined event such as the decathlon?
Andy is desperate to reach John o'Groats first. Can you devise a winning race plan?
The heptathlon is an athletics competition consisting of 7 events. Can you make sense of the scoring system in order to advise a heptathlete on the best way to reach her target?
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What are your chances of winning a game of tennis?
Does weight confer an advantage to shot putters?
Can you use your powers of logic and deduction to work out the missing information in these sporty situations?
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to race against Usain Bolt?
Is it the fastest swimmer, the fastest runner or the fastest cyclist who wins the Olympic Triathlon?
Where should runners start the 200m race so that they have all run the same distance by the finish?
In this article, Alan Parr shares his experiences of the motivating effect sport can have on the learning of mathematics.
Andy wants to cycle from Land's End to John o'Groats. Will he be able to eat enough to keep him going?
Imagine you had to plan the tour for the Olympic Torch. Is there an efficient way of choosing the shortest possible route?
Which countries have the most naturally athletic populations?
In which Olympic event does a human travel fastest? Decide which events to include in your Alternative Record Book.
How would you design the tiering of seats in a stadium so that all spectators have a good view?