Catching big aero

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A windtunnel test was conducted at the Texas A&M University to determine how to reduce drag while riding a mountain bike. The best option to gain speed is to stay in a crouching position with elbows tucked, while the use of fairings, disk wheels and bladed spokes also contributed to speed.

Testing, Cycling, Drag (Aerodynamics)

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Double trouble

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Hamilton plans to run the 800 and the 1500 in the US Olympic Track Trials, which begin on Jun 14, 1996. Hamilton claims she feels no added pressure running in two events rather than one even though the 800 and 1500 require very different strategies.

Runners (Sports), Hamilton, Suzy

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Catching up with the world's fastest human

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Track star Lewis is enjoying competing at age 30. He will compete in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, his fourth Olympic team. Lewis discusses his training, his vegetarian diet and his charity work.

Author: Marx, Jeffrey
Biography, Lewis, Carl

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Subjects list: Interview, Olympic athletes
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