Olympic sports explainer graphic illustrating the proper start in a sprint race. Hulteng/MCT/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: krtgfxlive041222
Being an athlete– especially an Olympic athlete– requires not only physical and mental prowess, but also a basic understanding of the body and how to facilitate that body in all different elements.
Our partners at MCT have put together some really cool graphics that teach what the athletes already know. Look through these then check out more back at Newscom.
The graphic on sailing is my favorite, mostly because I’ve always wanted to go on a sailboat but never have. However, I’m certain that one day I’ll make it to the Olympics in this sport. Thanks to MCT for giving me a start.
Olympic sports explainer showing how jibbing works. Staff/MCT/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: krtgfxlive041219
Perhaps some Hunger Games lovers have found the benefits of knowing how to use a bow and arrow. Well, take this knowledge you’re about to gain, and may the odds be ever in your favor.
Olympic sports explainer showing how energy is transferred to an arrow in archery. Staff/MCT/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: krtgfxlive041230
You may have heard the incredible story of Oscar Pistorius, the first ever double amputee to compete in the Olympics. This is a graphic of his prosthetic legs and explains how they work.
Graphic explains how the carbon fiber Flex-Foot Cheetah legs work; South African Oscar Pistorius will become the first double amputee runner at the Olympic Games this summer; they’re also used in the the Paralympic Games. Yingling/MCT/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: krtgfxlive041255
Ok, who knew that this grueling open water swim was an Olympic event, let alone one of the hardest? I’m amazed at the ingenuity this sport has shown in creating a way to feed the swimmers in the water. Very interesting.
Olympic sports explainer showing the start of the open water swim competition and how swimmers are fed during the race. Yingling/MCT/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: krtgfxlive041231
Gymnastics is really my favorite sport to watch at the Olympics. Look at how much goes into just the landing!
Olympic sports explainer graphic explaining how a gymnist sticks a landing off the vault. Staff/MCT/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: krtgfxlive041228
Olympics sports explainer graphic on the proper weightlifting form. Staff/MCT/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: krtgfxlive041221
Olympic sports explainer graphic explaining the high jump technique called the Fosbury Flop, introduced at the 1968 Mexico CIty Games by Dick Fosbury. Staff/MCT/Newscom. Find it at Newscom.com: krtgfxlive041227
Sports explainer graphic illustrating the proper technique for passing a baton during a relay race. Staff/MCT/Newscom. Find it on Newscom.com: krtgfxlive041224
To see more Olympic-related graphics or to check out all of Newscom’s Olympics content, visit our 2012 Olympics portal on Newscom. From there you can have quick and easy-access to all the biggest stories of the London Games. Check out the portal today to let Newscom help you tell your Olympic story.
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Excellent illustration!