The Perfection Point by John Brenkus

The Perfection Point by John Brenkus

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The fastest man, the highest jump, and the science behind the absolute limits of physical potential

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The Perfection Point by John Brenkus

Just forty years ago, Jim Hines ran the 100 metres in under 10 seconds. Now Usain Bolt is inching close to the 9.50 second mark, begging the question: exactly how fast can a human go? Utilizing cutting edge science to examine incredible physical feats in the most elite sports, John Brenkus uncovers what it takes to reach the 'perfection point' - that measurement of speed, distance or force that supreme athletes can inch closer to but never exceed. Shining a light on the crucial balance between physical stamina and emotional drive, this is the ultimate guide to the further limits of human performance. 'Lively and engaging...this stuff is catnip to sports fans' Wall Street Journal
John Brenkus has spent the last decade studying and popularizing the unique characteristics of the world's greatest athletes. He created the groundbreaking series Fight Science for National Geographic and presents and produces the Emmy Award-winning programme Sport Science on ESPN. He lives in Los Angeles.
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ISBN 13 9781509848034
ISBN 10 1509848037
Title The Perfection Point
Author John Brenkus
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Year published 2016-11-17
Number of pages 272
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