Facteur essentiel de performance en saut à la perche

(An essential performance factor in pole-vaulting)

Most studies on pole-vaulting focus on energy transfer data but do not take into account all the actions exerted on the pole. Starting from experimental measurements, this study presents a three-dimensional mechanical model allowing the determination of the pole-vaulter's actions on the pole. The force and the moment exerted on the pole by the pole-vaulter during the last stride before take-off and during jump stage have been calculated. Then, a comparative study is carried out on two pole-vaulters having comparable morphologies and performing with the same pole, and points out the influence on performance of the moment applied to the pole.
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Bibliographic Details
Subjects:
Notations:strength and speed sports biological and medical sciences training science technical and natural sciences
Published in:Comptes Rendus Mécanique
Language:English
Published: 2007
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crme.2007.03.011
Volume:335
Issue:7
Pages:382-387
Document types:article
Level:advanced