The Discus Thrower Problem

Norbert Herrmann ()
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Norbert Herrmann: Universität Hannover, Institut für Angewandte Mathematik

Chapter Chapter 10 in The Beauty of Everyday Mathematics, 2012, pp 99-105 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The beauty of mathematics is found everywhere, particularly in modern sports. We’d like to demonstrate something here with the help of a little example that might actually come as a surprise to some of you; while it’s quite well known among experts, the public at large probably isn’t aware of it. It’s a problem that occurs when one is throwing a discus or a hammer or even doing a shot put. But if it’s ignored, it could easily cost the athlete a victory.

Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-22104-0_10

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