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The scientific evidence for an advantage for Oscar Pistorius

Ross Tucker · 24 Aug 2011 ·

We may as well jump straight in with the continuation of the scientific summary of the research done on 400m sprinter Oscar Pistorius.  Yesterday, , done at the request of the IAAF in Germany, found that Pistorius used 25% less oxygen during a simulated sprint, and that his running mechanics were vastly different to those […]

The scientific interpretation of Oscar Pistorius research

Ross Tucker · 23 Aug 2011 ·

The possibility that Oscar Pistorius has an advantage from his carbon-fibre blades is a topic that I honestly wasn’t going to cover on this site. For one thing, I’ve covered it already, dating back to 2007 when the story first emerged. And secondly, it inspires in people a reaction that buries the scientific question/debate in […]

Training, talent, 10000 hours and the genes

Ross Tucker · 11 Aug 2011 ·

An overview of the importance of genetic factors in determining sport, leading to the definition that training is nothing more than the realization of genetic potential.  Both are equally vital.

Talent, training and performance: The secrets of success

Ross Tucker · 09 Aug 2011 ·

The 10000 hour theory of deliberate practice for expert performance has gained traction in recent years.  Here is why it is flawed, and potentially misleading for coaches, parents and HP managers

Tour 2011: Alp d’Huez, leaving the mountains and onto the TT

Ross Tucker · 23 Jul 2011 ·

The Tour de France is now only one day away from finally answering every question posed of it, and its riders, almost three weeks ago. A time-trial in Grenoble holds the final answer: Schleck or Evans? But much fell into place during the Alp stages – we now know that Contador wasn’t quite up to […]

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