The hidden mathematics of Olympic success—an interview with Amandine Aftalion

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The hidden mathematics of Olympic success—an interview with Amandine Aftalion
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Our podcast on science and technology. The mathematician and author explains how maths can optimise performance in sport

, athletes strive for victory, compete for medals and try to smash records. Behind those Olympic champions are teams of scientists who study every aspect of a sport, looking for anything that can provide an edge over an opponent. What’s the best lane in which to run a 400m race? What’s the best angle to throw a shot put? What’s the fastest object in sport? In this episode, we uncover the hidden mathematics behind sporting success.

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