On this day in history, Larry Holmes defended his WBC heavyweight crown for the 8th time, defeating the great Muhammad Ali. Larry Holmes cried in the ring after the fight for administering a beating he didn't want to unleash. Holmes felt deep admiration for Ali, as at a young age, The Greatest became his mentor.
What happened between Larry Holmes and Ali? There were no knockdowns, but Holmes dominated the fight and was given every round by all three judges. Read More...
Dimples on a golf ball create a thin turbulent boundary layer of air that clings to the ball's surface. This allows the smoothly flowing air to follow the ball's surface a little farther around the back side of the ball, thereby decreasing the size of the wake.
What happens when you remove the dimples from a golf ball? Dimples help the ball fly through the air because they help the ball lift. Read More...
A higher velocity means a higher momentum, which allows the gymnast to exert a greater downward force upon the springboard, which launches them further into the air.
How does speed relate to gymnastics? Speed is the ability to move the body in one intended direction as fast as possible. This skill is important for gymnastics during the approach to the vault or during tumbling runs. Stride rate and stride length are factors involved with speed. Read More...