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When Science Collides: The Blake Leeper Controversy Unpacked

The Real Science of Sport Podcast

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How Does Leaper's Lungs Affect Running Speed?

Limp Leeper has had research done by Rob Grubowski, who delivered a paper which said that he had no advantage. But after losing through three rounds twice at the cast and once for the Mechanic Ladies review panel, World Athletics, those arguments were not accepted. And in every case, the shorter he goes, the slower he goes. It's quite reliably predicted by Peter's models on how leg length will predict top speed will predict performance.

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