The phenomenon is also known from other areas, where a brand name becomes a category term: For example, paper handkerchiefs are often referred to as “Kleenex” or adhesive strips as “Scotch”. This is because these brands were or are so dominant in their product category that they have become synonymous within the entire industry. The […]
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European Athletics has 51 national members, including the world’s largest national association, the German Athletics Association (DLV). Conica was able to conclude a cooperation agreement with the DLV only last year. Conica is one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of in-situ (The system components are delivered in liquid form and processed and cast […]
The main factor is the gradual decrease in barometric pressure and thus the partial pressure of oxygen in the inspired air, resulting in an increase in the athlete’s respiration rate. Other factors, such as a decrease in temperature (approx. 1°C every 175 metres), a decrease in water vapour and the force of gravity as well […]
The synthetic surface of the 400 m athletics track in the Herti stadium lasted a remarkable 17 years. During this time, only maintenance work was carried out and the top layer was replaced once. By the summer of 2020, though, a more comprehensive renovation was needed. As part of the plan, the surface of the […]
Interview with US track and field coach Josh Priester about track and field training and running tracks in the U.S. Josh Priester, director and head coach of the Santa Barbara Track and Field Club and track and field coach at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, is a detailed connoisseur of the track and field […]