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2024 Paris Olympics
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Can someone with a physics background explain to me this angle of release the javelin throwers launch it at?
I always understood that an object when launched at a consistent speed on level ground travelled thd longest distance when launched at 45 deg. Watching tonight thd launch angles vary between 31 to 35 deg (from what I have seen). Does the flight angle increase after launch ?
I always understood that an object when launched at a consistent speed on level ground travelled thd longest distance when launched at 45 deg. Watching tonight thd launch angles vary between 31 to 35 deg (from what I have seen). Does the flight angle increase after launch ?
Optimal Javelin Flight: Physics and Fixes
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For javelin throw, why is the angle of attack preferred as 32 to 36 degrees whereas physics defined 45 degrees as the angle for the maxim...
Answer (1 of 4): Javelin throwing is a technically demanding sport requiring precise coordination of multiple joints in multiple planes of motion. Wind speed and direction, as well as the aerodynamics of the javelin, all influence how far a javelin can be thrown. The two most important and contr...
My take is you can throw it harder when you release it flatter. If you release it too flat it doesn't go anywhere before gravity makes it hit the ground..
If I think of throwing a cricket ball i would definitely get more speed with less up aim - so must be some factor of body dynamics which impact speed of release and getting it as close to 45 as possible. (i.e. its 45 degrees for constant speed of release, but the speed of release isn't constant due to the body)
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What a Night How Bloody Good Aussies Four gold medals to seal best ever Olympics
How many golds are up for grabs vs previous years?
Still an ultra impressive outcome. Just winning a lot vs 2nd/3rds.
Still an ultra impressive outcome. Just winning a lot vs 2nd/3rds.
Not really apples with apples comparison though when extra sports like skateboarding have been added. More sports equals more medals up for grabs.
Even so. Some medals last night in more traditional sports.
Even if there's more golds up for grabs, to be clear third on the medal tally is a great achievement. It's all relative.
Not fair, we were favourites for the tug of war and the croquet before they were dumped
Yep. Billion peeps in China. 300 mill in Trumpsterville n a massive 27 mill in Oz. Athletes doing a massive job at the games compared to the Brits n the other Euro nations like Germany, France etc.
Don’t reckon we would be anymore. Samoa, Tonga, Fiji hands down favourites for Tug of war today.Not fair, we were favourites for the tug of war and the croquet before they were dumped
Although we may do what the Wallabies do and call on our legion of green and gold Polynesians. Probably still be the NZ ‘B’ team though.
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I did hear a question yesterday
"What has the Fox family and New Zealand got in common?"
"3 gold medals"
very unkind .....
"What has the Fox family and New Zealand got in common?"
"3 gold medals"
very unkind .....
Yes and no regarding relativity.
Hard to articulate, but a gold medal in very niche areas like skateboarding not really equal to a gold medal in a 100m or 200m sprint in the track, or even a 1500m. Just not competing against anywhere near the depth of global talent.
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No Russia also makes a fair difference.
Looking at wiki I just learn in 1908 and 1912 aus/nz were combined as ‘Australasia’. Wonder what the anthem was.
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Total medals I found.
2016 309
2021 339
2924 329
Looking at wiki I just learn in 1908 and 1912 aus/nz were combined as ‘Australasia’. Wonder what the anthem was.
All-time Olympic Games medal table - Wikipedia
Total medals I found.
2016 309
2021 339
2924 329
Would be pretty decent rugby 7s sides.No Russia also makes a fair difference.
Looking at wiki I just learn in 1908 and 1912 aus/nz were combined as ‘Australasia’. Wonder what the anthem was.
All-time Olympic Games medal table - Wikipedia
Total medals I found.
2016 309
2021 339
2924 329
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