Description

Video photography of races is now routinely used in international running events to provide automatic recording of the position within each race achieved by the athletes, as well as the time taken in order to check whether records have been broken. This article describes how several cameras provide the evidence that is collated using computers and is available for checking and verification by officials.

Technology in sport

More from this issue

Both 'pupil voice' and 'staff voice' can be powerful tools in developing various aspects of a school, but only if there is a...

Jan 2012
Journal Article

The aim of this report is to describe a model of learning and teaching involving the Baccalaureate in Science that demonstrates how 14...

Jan 2012
Journal Article

Drugs may be used by athletes for a number of reasons, including performance enhancement. The role of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is vital...

Jan 2012
Journal Article