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For speediest athletes, it's all in the center of gravity

Researchers argue that differences in body types among blacks and whites, including the location of their center of gravity, contribute to racial disparities in athletic performance. The study found black sprinters are 1.5% faster than whites due to a higher center of gravity.

SourceDuke University·JournalInternational Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics·DateJul 12, 2010