{"product_id":"the-perfection-point-sport-science-predicts-the-fastest-man-the-highest-jump-and-the-limits-of-athletic-performance-paperback","title":"The Perfection Point: Sport Science Predicts the Fastest Man, the Highest Jump, and the Limits of Athletic Performance - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Brenkus\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Perfection Point\u003c\/em\u003e, John Brenkus, host and creator of ESPN's Emmy Award-winning \"Sport Science,\" uses hard data and scientific research to uncover the absolute limits of human performance. The \u003cem\u003ePerfection Point\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for sports fans interested in the scientific basis of athletic excellence and a fascinating read for science fans interested in the physics of sports.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat's the fastest a human can run the 100-meter sprint?\u003cbr\u003eWhat's the longest a human can hold his breath? \u003cbr\u003eWhat are the limits of human performance?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil 1954, common wisdom and scientific knowledge considered a sub-four-minute mile an impossible feat for a human. But then Roger Bannister broke that mark, followed quickly by a host of other athletes. Today the world record stands at 3 minutes, 43 seconds, yet even that number doesn't tell the full story of how fast humans can run a mile--records are a mark of how well people have done, not how well they can do. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this fascinating and thought-provoking book, John Brenkus ventures across the sports world to provide an in-depth look at the absolute limits of human performance. For years, coaches, pundits, and experts have speculated about the extremes of human ability. \u003cem\u003eThe Perfection Point\u003c\/em\u003e finally provides the answers.\u003c\/p\u003e--The Week\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat's the fastest a human can run the 100-meter sprint?\u003cbr\u003eWhat's the longest a human can hold his breath? \u003cbr\u003eWhat are the limits of human performance?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil 1954, common wisdom and scientific knowledge considered a sub-four-minute mile an impossible feat for a human. But then Roger Bannister broke that mark, followed quickly by a host of other athletes. Today the world record stands at 3 minutes, 43 seconds, yet even that number doesn't tell the full story of how fast humans can run a mile--records are a mark of how well people have done, not how well they can do. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this fascinating and thought-provoking book, John Brenkus ventures across the sports world to provide an in-depth look at the absolute limits of human performance. For years, coaches, pundits, and experts have speculated about the extremes of human ability. \u003cem\u003eThe Perfection Point\u003c\/em\u003e finally provides the answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 13, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45156107812966,"sku":"9780061845499","price":24.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/RU80VHF0VW91VmtVRWVtWCtFbHZEQT09.webp?v=1773402630","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-perfection-point-sport-science-predicts-the-fastest-man-the-highest-jump-and-the-limits-of-athletic-performance-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}