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Only In Netherlands 4 - World Tug of War Championships
World Tug of War Championships:Teams from 19 countries, totaling 209 teams, participate in the World Tug of War Championships, showcasing strength, teamwork, and international competition.
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The Corrosive Effects of Sports Drinks on Dental Enamel: New Research Findings
This video discusses new research that suggests sports drinks can lead to alarming levels of tooth erosion, eating away dental enamel at a rate 30 times greater than plain water. Scientists from the University of Birmingham have...
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The Importance of Timing: Behind the Scenes with Olympic Timekeepers
This video highlights the crucial role of timing in sports, particularly at the Olympic Games. It showcases the advanced technology developed by Swiss Time Keeping to accurately record and measure athletes' performances, ensuring fair...
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Inside the Drug Control Centre: Ensuring Fair Play in Olympic Sports
The Drug Control Centre at King's College London is a small team of scientists dedicated to detecting athletes who use drugs to cheat in the Olympics. They are equipped with sophisticated testing methods and are the only laboratory in...
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Beating the Heat: Adidas' Innovations for Athletes in the 2004 Olympics
This video highlights how Adidas has developed innovative climacool apparel and footwear to help athletes beat the heat during the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Through body mapping and extensive research, Adidas has created materials and...
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What is Fitness?
Discover why fitness is not always obvious from appearance. Rather, it is a measurement of how well your body operates on a daily basis. Find out how BMI, heart rate and blood pressure indicate how fit you are. Biology - Healthy Living -...
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Heptathlon
Heptathlon scoring involves converting distance, time or height measurements into a universal points system. The result? A complex scoring system that relies on algebra. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...
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An Ancient Olympian
What the discovery of a skeleton over 2,000 years old tells us about the training techniques of ancient olympians. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. In 1959 the tomb of an ancient Olympian was discovered in Taranto, southern Italy....
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Talc in sport
Discover the softest mineral, talc, and how it is useful in sport. Material processes - Classifying materials - Minerals Learning Points Minerals have many uses. Talc can be found in soapstone. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and extend...
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Jim Thorpe for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the American athlete and Olympic gold medalist. Of the Sac and Fox Nation, Thorpe was the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States in the Olympics.
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Strength, Flexibility, and Pain Tolerance: Exploring Gender Differences in Physical Capabilities
Investigate the physiological differences between men and women regarding strength, flexibility, and pain tolerance. Using athletes as examples, delve into how body composition, muscle mass, and hormonal influences dictate these...
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Chilled to the Bone: Nicolas Vanier's Mastery of the Extreme Cold
Dive into the frigid world of Nicolas Vanier as he trains on the Vercors plateau, preparing for the grueling conditions of the Siberian winter. This feature explores how Nicolas and his sled dogs adapt to severe cold, focusing on...
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From the US to the AFL, Scouting Tall Talent for Australian Rules Football
Explore how the US AFL Combine recruits tall American athletes to play Australian rules football, offering them a unique shot at professional sports.
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Why Do Footballers Chew Gum?
Chewing gum activates the receptors in our gums that send information to the brain. The added bonus of an increased heart rate also allows the muscles to receive more blood. This is why so many professional footballers and basketball...
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Loren Worthington, Capturing the spirit of adaptive sports through photography
Meet Loren Worthington, a photographer transforming his paralysis into a lens on adaptive sports.
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This Roller Derby Team Is Jamming for Representation
Join the movement to empower indigenous athletes in roller derby. Meet Team Indigenous and their journey to create a space for native representation in sports.
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Breaking Boundaries: Extreme Football Records Unleashed
Explore the world of extreme football records in this thrilling video, featuring incredible achievements by athletes and fans alike. From the longest goal ever scored to the endurance feat of a 108-hour game played by Heartbeat United,...
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Breaking Boundaries: Unbelievable NBA Records
This video highlights some of the most unbreakable records in NBA history, from Scott Skiles' 30 assists in a single game to Wilt Chamberlain's legendary 100-point game. It also touches on fan attendance milestones and impressive feats...
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The Tragic Events of the 1972 Munich Massacre
This video provides a detailed and harrowing account of the tragic events that unfolded during the 1972 Munich Olympics, focusing on the terrorist attack carried out by the militant group Black September. The video also touches on the...
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Revolutionizing Athlete Health: The Power of Advanced Medical Scanning
Revolutionary full body MRI scanner at Charing Cross Hospital provides detailed insights into athletes' injuries, helping them plan effective treatment and training routines. Champion Olympic rower James Cracknell undergoes scanning to...
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The Impact of Caffeine on Athletic Performance: Research Findings and Controversies
This video discusses the impact of caffeine on athletic performance, particularly in endurance sports. Researchers at the University of Birmingham found that a moderate amount of caffeine can enhance the delivery and utilization of...