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Examines the scientific principles that underpin the preparation and performance of athletics at all levels, from grassroots to Olympic competition. This book offers a detailed analysis and explores the ways in which science has influenced, and improved, the sport of sprinting. It is suitable for students and academics, coaches and performers.
Dr Geoffrey K Platt is an international coach, lecturer and author. He is retained by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), and the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) to lecture on a wide range of subjects relating to High Performance Sport. He is a former principal lecturer in Sports Coaching Science.