Australasian Science June 2000, pages 34-36 Fast times at Stadium Australia...maybe? (by Peter Blanchonette, Mark Stewart and Ian Blanchonette)
October 1999, pages 28-30 How high can Emma fly? (by Peter Blanchonette and Mark Stewart) Discusses the physics of pole vaulting.
The Helix June/July 2000, pages 10-15 The science behind the Olympics (by David Harris)
June/July 1998, pages 28-29 Extreme sports – taking science to the extreme (by Rebecca Scott)
April/May 1997, page 4 Timing a second
August 1991, pages 22-23 Ski physics (by John Cashion)
New Scientist 26 January 2002, pages 30-33 Zeros into heroes (by Wilson da Silva) Describes the kinds of data that are collected at the Australian Institute of Sport.
12 September 1998, page 13 Slugging it out (by Ian Anderson) Describes the three 'sweet spots' on a baseball bat.
12 September 1998, page 65 The last word – brim swim Explains why swimming is more difficult when a pool is not filled to the correct level.
1 August 1998, pages 36-39 Swim like a fish (by Daniel Drollette) Olympic swimming coach Gennadi Touretski uses his knowledge of engineering, biomechanics, biochemistry, fluid mechanics and sports physiology to train his athletes.
21 March 1998, page 6 Big is better (by Mick Hamer) Sprocket scientists have given cyclists a speed boost.
6 September 1997, pages 66-67 Game, set and match (by Jonathan Knight) Power servers in tennis use a dead spot on their racket.
Physicsweb September 2000 Physics, technology and the Olympics (by Steve Haake) Discusses the effects of technology on the performance of athletes in sports.
Velocity March 2007 The virtual world of swim analysis Explores the new space-age pool for swimmers.
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