Congratulations on winning the bronze medal!
Lindon Victor, a talented Olympic decathlete from Grenada, achieved this incredible feat by throwing the discus over 46 meters. The discus can even soar beyond 50 meters in competition.
Witness the Spectacle of Flying Objects at the Games
From the swift badminton birdie to the ponderous shot-put, a diverse array of speeds will determine the victors of the medal. Can the object travel far enough? Is it swift enough to outmaneuver an opponent? Will its velocity guide an arrow accurately?
The contrast between the birdie and the shot-put is striking. The birdie is one of the fastest projectiles at the Olympics, weighing less than two-tenths of an ounce and crafted from 16 goose feathers. On the other hand, the men’s shot is one of the heaviest objects at the Summer Games, weighing 16 pounds — equivalent to a bowling ball. To secure an Olympic medal, an athlete must propel it over three-quarters of a basketball court.
As you watch the Games, consider the significant impact of an object’s speed on the final results. Stay updated with The New York Times’ comprehensive Olympic coverage.
Insight into the Methodology: The speeds of the objects were meticulously recorded using a sports radar gun. Peak speeds were utilized for this analysis, tracked from the moment of launch until the end of the flight.
References: U.S.A. Archery; Lancaster Archery Academy; Seng Ming Tan, Long Island Badminton Center; Chris Huffins, Olympics bronze medalist in decathlon and current decathlon coach; Marissa Chew, assistant coach, combined events/vertical jumps, Texas Christian University; Yu Shao, New York Indoor Sports Club; U.S.A. Volleyball; Guinness World Records
2024-07-24 21:07:08
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