Testing the Sprint Curve Model using the 150m Bailey-Johnson Showdown
Popular Physics
2008-02-03 v1
Abstract
Recently, a simple model was derived to account for a sprinter's energy loss around a curve, based on previous sprint models for linear races. This paper offers a quick test of the model's precision by comparing split times from Donovan Bailey's 150m ``Challenge of Champions'' race at Skydome on June 1st, 1997. The discrepancy in the track configuration which almost prompted Bailey to drop from the race is also addressed.
Cite
@article{arxiv.physics/9706023,
title = {Testing the Sprint Curve Model using the 150m Bailey-Johnson Showdown},
author = {J. R. Mureika},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/9706023},
year = {2008}
}
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8 pages, LaTeX