What was the wind speed? Seems like a Flo-Jo world record to me. I wonder if Ceh and Stahl had competed that day what distances would have been thrown... If we don't measure throws against the wind speed, doesn't it become storm chasers? Regardless, I am happy at least that we have a 74m + throw filmed with a camera and not a toaster.
Wind is utterly irrelevant and has been chased since the inception of discus throwing. Getting a wind to aid you does not detract from performance. It s a skill in itself. Hence why many throwers did NOT throw PRs at the same meet.
(Sorry, my comments keep disappearing and I dont know why). Nice video and amazing technique and all. I do genuinely have to disagree on impact of wind here, and would love to hear your thoughts. My research finds evidence that discus creates an airfoil and generates lift, which is augmented my head winds. You can see difference in the flight path compared to shot put or hammer. And there were many other PRs thrown at same event, including Yaime Peres 73.09m.
@@quintinvanrooyen2599 Yes it’s an air foil and designed to be that way. As far as headwind goes the only other 74m throw was thrown in a tail wind. There is no definitive benefit to throwing in wind. Most people can’t handle it and lack the skill to adjust to the wind. Even at the top.
@@quintinvanrooyen2599 it is a somewhat lost skill today. The generation of the 80s and earlier had more control in accounting for wind. Very difficult.
Thanks Trav great work! Presses were im-press-ive seriously I wasn't expecting so many reps and like the old style Oly Press! Can't wait for your squat outline!
Could you explain your sentence: "using the center of the body as a fulcrum vs the left side as John does. This allows John to lengthen his pull and make up for shorter leverages" ?
@@martmuru I’m referring to a class 1 lever system. The pivot point(fulcrum) can either be the spine or the left side of the body. This changes the output lever by lengthening the distance between the fulcrum and the discus.
He threw 71.26m with no wide right leg sweep. He basically stepped straight into the middle. Do you think wide right leg is overemphasized by coaches? I am the same height as he was and I'm also fast. I find it hard to be long and wide in the circle.
@@martmuru I would agree it’s over emphasized. A wide right leg can be an advantage but it depends on the person. I tried to throw like John but I’m the opposite of him and found a wide leg better for me.
Thanks Travis, this is awesome I have not seen this throw before! Cory was a seriously talented dude with a 75 m hammer PR as well love the analysis of his very likeable technique!!
I still wonder what would become his results in the shot put with all that energi and speed..?..unfortunately he was forced to change to discus due to a broken hand injury. This guy trained hard like no one, and his body payed the price ( lots of pain = pain killers = premature death)....so sad !
