A series of free public lectures on the Mathematics behind Sport, marking the approach to the 2012 London Olympics. For further information about this on-going series of free public lectures, please visit the Gresham College website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk
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Mathematics and Sport - Professor John D. Barrow
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Lectures in this course (7)
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Maths and Sport: How Fast Can Usain Bolt Run? - Professor John D. Barrow
1:01:55
How can Usain Bolt improve his world 100 metres sprint record significantly without improving his speed? How fast should he be able to run? We will also examine the mechanics of sprinting and the effects of wind assistance, timing accuracy, and al...
by Professor John D. Barrow 59,128 views
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Maths and Sport: Strength and Power - Professor John D. Barrow
1:02:28
Top athletes seem to get bigger and bigger. How does size affect performance? Why do some sports have weight categories while others don't? What types of lever are employed in sports events like gymnastics and wrestling and how much force does a k...
by Professor John D. Barrow FRS 2,879 views
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Maths and Sport: Records, Medals and Drug Taking - Professor John D. Barrow
1:02:11
We examine the striking patterns between world record performances in different sports and ask what events an ambitious nation should target as the 'easiest' in which to win Olympic medals. How does Olympic success correlate with a nation's GNP? H...
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Mathematics and Sport: Let's Twist Again - Professor John D. Barrow
1:08:20
Throwing things, and jumping up and down or along, lies at the root of many Olympic events. In the gymnasium, the velodrome, and the diving pool we also see the key role of rotation in dramatic displays of strength and speed. What light does simpl...
by Professor John D. Barrow 1,777 views
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100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Sport
48:25
A lecture to mark the publication of Professor Barrow's latest book, 100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Sport. The book asks the question, "What can maths tell us about sports?" It sheds light on the mysteries of runnin...
by Professor John D. Barrow 20,738 views
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Mathematics and Sport: On the Waterfront - Professor John D Barrow
1:00:38
What can maths tells us about the best way to rig a rowing eight? Does a cox help or hinder a racing boat? How does the speed of a kayak or a canoe depend on the number of paddlers? And what if you fall in -- can maths tell us anything about the b...
by Professor John D. Barrow 730 views
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Mathematics and Sport: Final Score - Professor John D. Barrow
1:11:33
Why are there so many different scoring systems in operation in sport? We look at how structuring matches into a series of sets affects the relative roles of luck and skill in determining the winner of the contest. Did table tennis make a signific...
by Professor John D. Barrow 2,283 views