As well as power,it takes a mastery of the wind,aerodynamics and energy to produce a throw worthy of an Olympic medal.
The teams that win the air war stand the best chance of winning gold on the steeply sloping track.
Winning a gold medal in high jump isn’t just about jumping the highest – it’s about using speed and energy to get over the bar.
Gymnasts are known for their physical feats,but it’s their split-second decision-making that separates the medal winners from the ones going home empty-handed.
Fox’s stunning success in the canoe slalom relies on a combination of supreme athleticism and an intricate understanding of fluid dynamics.
Simone Biles success isn’t just raw power at play – it’s an extraordinary mastery of the technique needed to get the most out of every bounce.
Ariarne Titmus and Kaylee McKeown will be racing the best swimmers in the world in Paris,but they have another foe to overcome to win gold.