Not only was Marcel Kittel notorious for having the best hair in the peloton during his pro-cycling career, but he was also a formidable sprinter with an impressive 19 grand tour stage wins to his name. After ending his debut season with 17 race wins, his sprinting success continued to flourish throughout his career allContinue reading “The Art of Sprinting: How a World-Class Sprinter Conquered the Tour de France”
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Breaking 2: The Physiological Requirements
On the 12th October 2019, Eluid Kipchoge made history by becoming the first person to run a marathon in less than two hours. The Ineos 1:59 challenge saw a monumental effort to break this barrier by creating the best possible conditions for the attempt. The elements that contributed to this pioneering performance can be dividedContinue reading “Breaking 2: The Physiological Requirements”
Microgravity & The Astronaut Athlete
Since the beginning of space exploration, astronauts have embarked on extraordinary journeys to the most unique environments ever experienced by mankind. Despite the challenges of radiation exposure, confinement and social isolation to name a few, one aspect of spaceflight remains the most demanding: microgravity. Here on Earth the human body has adapted to an environmentContinue reading “Microgravity & The Astronaut Athlete”
Does Menstrual Cycle Phase Affect Exercise Performance?
Tokyo 2021 is thought to be the most gender-balanced Olympic Games in history, with 49% of athletes being female. Comparing this to 1984, when just 23% of athletes were female, it is obvious to see that female participation in sport has never been better. 1 Despite this, due to a combination of conflicting evidence andContinue reading “Does Menstrual Cycle Phase Affect Exercise Performance?”
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