Title:
より公平な200Mおよび400M競技のために提案された競技トラックの設計
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2009524444
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a system and method for conducting a more fair race around an oval track by having runners in each lane run equal arc angles. Such a configuration eliminates the disproportionate effect of centrifugal force on competitors running in different lanes. Embodiments of the invention provide for the addition of a straight section to a standard oval track extending from a curved section perpendicular to the existing straightaway section. Runners in each lane start at staggered locations on the straight section. The staggered starting locations are chosen such that each runner travels an equal distance from the starting location to a common finish line. A single straight section may be employed to conduct races covering the entire length and half the length of the oval track or two straight sections may be employed to allow finishes for both races at a common finish line.
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Inventors:
Carol, Michael M.
Application Number:
JP2008543419A
Publication Date:
July 02, 2009
Filing Date:
November 29, 2006
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Carol, Michael M.
International Classes:
A63K1/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hidesaku Yamamoto
Takaaki Yasumura
Natsuki Morishita
Takaaki Yasumura
Natsuki Morishita