Altitude and wind effects on long jump performance with particular reference to the world record established by Bob Beamon
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1986
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Journal Article
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TRACK-AND-FIELD; LONG-JUMP; ALTITUDE; AIR-RESISTANCE; BEAMON,-B.; EVALUATION; SKILL; MAN
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No discipline assigned
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English
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103-366-246
(Last edited on
2002/02/27 18:45:02 US/Mountain)
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ABSTRACT:
An analysis of long jump performance, including both the approach and aerial phases, is applied to Bob Beamon`s legendary leap at the Mexico City Olympic Games of 1968. It is shown that the combined effects of altitude and wind assistance yielded an increment in the length of the jump of about 31 cm, compared to a corresponding jump at sea level under still air conditions. The main factor is shown to be the increased sprinting speed attained under favorable conditions of wind and altitude.
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