Steve Haake
Professor of Sports Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University, providing expert analysis on the physics and engineering of pole vaulting.
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Jul 23, 2025 • 42min
How to Build the Perfect Athlete - Helen Glover, Hugh Dennis, Steve Haake and Emma Ross
In this discussion, Olympic rower Helen Glover shares her inspiring journey of returning to sports after motherhood, emphasizing the unique challenges female athletes face. Professor Steve Haake explores how cutting-edge technology impacts sports performance, while exercise physiologist Emma Ross dives into the physiological differences that affect athletes. Comedian Hugh Dennis adds humor with tales of his cycling adventures, all while the group contemplates what truly makes the 'perfect athlete' amidst laughter and personal anecdotes.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 28min
What’s the highest a human could possibly pole vault?
Join Steve Haake, a sports engineering professor, as he delves into the physics behind pole vaulting, explaining how Armand Duplantis achieves record heights with technique and equipment. Neuroscientist James Ainge reveals groundbreaking work on brain cells that track distance, sharing insights from experiments with rats and humans. Mathematician Katie Steckles introduces exciting new mathematical discoveries and their implications, including recent findings in knot theory and the geometry of shapes. It's a fascinating blend of sports, neuroscience, and mathematics!
