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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: chris on 03/03/2011 04:02:51

Title: Why are athletes performances still getting better?
Post by: chris on 03/03/2011 04:02:51

Roger Bannister was the first 4 minute mile runner; but since he achieved this feat many many people have routinely managed it. We're not evolving this fast, so what's the reason for the apparent, relentless improve in athletic performance?

Chris

Title: Why are athletes performances still getting better?
Post by: JnA on 03/03/2011 23:08:21

Better training, more awareness of human physiology, equipment to help performance. Better nutritional awareness. More drive perhaps (better incentives)

Title: Why are athletes performances still getting better?
Post by: imatfaal on 04/03/2011 12:11:04

Fewer distractions - I remember when the majority of track and field athletes remained amateur in order to compete in the Olympics.