Science in the Arena : Explanations and analyses of performances and phenomena in sport

The arena of sport is filled with marvelous performances and feats that, at times, seem almost beyond belief. As curious onlookers, we often wonder whether or not athletes will reach certain peaks and what determines their limits of athletic performance. Science, with its emphasis on theoretical development and experimental results, is uniquely equipped to answer these kinds of questions. Science in the Arena provides useful and understandable scientific explanations of athletic performance.