Tony Blazevich
Tony Blazevich is a Professor of Biomechanics at Edith Cowan University and the author of Sports Biomechanics: The Basics: Optimising Human Performance
Science of Sport
Paris 2024
More than muscle: The hidden physics of javelin
As well as power, it takes a mastery of the wind, aerodynamics and energy to produce a throw worthy of an Olympic medal.
- by Tony Blazevich
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The war on air: The tactics of team track cycling
The teams that win the air war stand the best chance of winning gold on the steeply sloping track.
- by Tony Blazevich
The scientific secrets of Olympic high jump
Winning a gold medal in high jump isn’t just about jumping the highest – it’s about using speed and energy to get over the bar.
- by Tony Blazevich
Analysis
Paris 2024
Why the brain is just as important in gymnastics as physical strength
Gymnasts are known for their physical feats, but it’s their split-second decision-making that separates the medal winners from the ones going home empty-handed.
- by Tony Blazevich
Science of Sport
Paris 2024
Jess Fox and the almost impossible balance between speed and precision
Fox’s stunning success in the canoe slalom relies on a combination of supreme athleticism and an intricate understanding of fluid dynamics.
- by Tony Blazevich
Science of sport
Paris 2024
The physics behind Simone Biles’ perfect technique
Simone Biles success isn’t just raw power at play – it’s an extraordinary mastery of the technique needed to get the most out of every bounce.
- by Tony Blazevich
Science of sport
Paris 2024
Why staying underwater (and using a dolphin kick) might be the key to gold
Ariarne Titmus and Kaylee McKeown will be racing the best swimmers in the world in Paris, but they have another foe to overcome to win gold.
- by Tony Blazevich
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