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GLIDE TECHNIQUE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- O'Brien technique
1, record 1, English, O%27Brien%20technique
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- glide technique 2, record 1, English, glide%20technique
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
O'Brien technique: In 1952, American Parry O'Brien began his throws with his back to the shot put fan. Because this gave him an extra quarter-turn, it increased his propulsion and improved his performances by about 1m. 3, record 1, English, - O%27Brien%20technique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Glide technique is usually favored by larger throwers who have trouble spinning within the small shot circle. They also benefit from the longer pull gained from the power position of the Glide technique. 2, record 1, English, - O%27Brien%20technique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- technique O'Brien
1, record 1, French, technique%20O%27Brien
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Technique O'Brien : En 1952, l'Américain Parry O'Brien innove en commençant ses lancers dos à l'aire de réception. Grâce à l'acquisition d'un quart de tour supplémentaire, il augmente sa force de propulsion et accroît ses performances d'environ un mètre. 2, record 1, French, - technique%20O%27Brien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poids en translation (O'Brien). 3, record 1, French, - technique%20O%27Brien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- técnica O'Brien
1, record 1, Spanish, t%C3%A9cnica%20O%27Brien
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
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