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Record 1 2007-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
CONT

To check the resisting force of hurdles a simple spring-balance should be used ....

OBS

The hurdle shall be of such a design that a force at least equal to the weight of 3.6 kilogrammes (8 lb.) applied to the centre of the top edge of the crossbar is required to overturn it.

PHR

Resisting, toppling force of the hurdle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
CONT

Pour vérifier la force de résistance des haies, on utilisera (un dynamomètre) [...]

OBS

La haie est conçue de telle manière qu'il faudra exercer une poussée d'au moins 3,600 kg. au centre du bord supérieur de la barre supérieure pour la renverser.

OBS

D'après Jean-Paul Baert, Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur, on emploie un dynamomètre pour vérifier la force de résistance des haies.

PHR

Force de résistance de la haie.

Spanish

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