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23-08.-2004, 08:45 AM
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Is the Athens track short?
Some of the times are unbelievable!
Women's 3000m pursuit record down by ~5 sec. Men's 4000m team pursuit down by 1 sec Women's 500m - 34 sec barrier broken |
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23-08.-2004, 12:08 PM
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Re: Is the Athens track short?
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All set about a week after: 1. it's too hot 2. it's too dusty 3. it's too windy Ryan Bayley.....stand by for gold!!!! |
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23-08.-2004, 12:21 PM
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Re: Is the Athens track short?
Here's an article about how the humid conditions in Athens helped: http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/200...s/aug21humidity
I think the focussed preparation by cyclists wanting to peak for the Olympics plays a big part as well. In the women's IP, at least three riders (including the record holder) beat the record set by Sarah Ulmer at the World Champs in Melbourne. Lindsay |
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24-08.-2004, 10:05 AM
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Re: Is the Athens track short?
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the hotter the air, the less dense it is. that means you go faster. it was 95 degrees during part of the competition. |
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