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What really are the best 100m performances?

Popular Physics 2008-02-03 v1

Abstract

A quick and fun investigation into the effects of correcting for wind assistance/resistance and drag on 100m sprint performances. Considered are World 100m rankings, as well as Canadian rankings

Cite

@article{arxiv.physics/9705004,
  title  = {What really are the best 100m performances?},
  author = {J. R. Mureika},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/9705004},
  year   = {2008}
}

Comments

Layman-targeted paper; submitted to "Athletics: The Canadian National Track and Field Magazine"