The Athletics World Championships will start tomorrow in Moscow. IAAF Athletics World Championships 2013 – Race Calendar and Facts If you want to closely follow this event and know some facts about the women’s world records for the 23 events that will take place in Moscow you may consider reading these brief notes. In women, Europe…
Athletics World Championships 2013 – Do You Know The World Records to Beat (Men)?
The Athletics World Championships will start tomorrow in Moscow. IAAF Athletics World Championships 2013 – Race Calendar and Facts If you want to closely follow this event and know some facts about the men’s world records for the 24 events that will take place in Moscow you may consider reading these brief notes. In men, Americas…
IAAF Athletics World Championships 2013 – Race Calendar and Facts
The 2013 athletics world championships will take place between August 10th and 18th, in Moscow, Russia. The 100 metres men’s race (August 11th, 18:50 CET) and the marathon (August 17th, 12:30 CET) are usually the most awaited events. In the 100 metres Usain Bolt was supposed to have the fierce competition of USA’ Tyson Gay that recently proved to be in…
Athletics Javelin Throw Event – Why there is a ‘new’ and an ‘old’ world records?
While innovation progressed, biomechanic studies showed that former Javelin devices had special aerodynamics properties that enhanced the lenght of throws but also resulted in several ‘flat landing’ and complaints of athletes when the throw was considered invalid by the judges. In that era, the men’s javelin throw World Record reached 104.80 metres and was achieved…