Simone Biles: defying the laws of physics?

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MCINERNEY, Ciaran and KELLEY, John (2016). Simone Biles: defying the laws of physics? +Plus magazine. [Article]

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Abstract

Simone Biles is a gymnast in a league of her own. In the 2016 Olympics in Rio she stunned audiences with a move some thought defies the laws of physics: the Biles, which incorporates a double somersault, a twist in mid-air, and a blind landing (see the video below). How does she do it?

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https://plus.maths.org/content/simone-biles

Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018:

Centre for Sports Engineering Research

Departments - Does NOT include content added after October 2018:

Health and Well-being > Department of Sport

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