Dr. Richard C. Nelson: The Founding Father of Biomechanics

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Vladimir ZatsiorskyThe Pennsylvania State University

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1123/jab.2021-0293
Keywords:
International Society of Biomechanics; Soviet scientists; Olympic Games
In Print:
Volume 37: Issue 6
Page Range:
580–581
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Recollections on meetings with Dick Nelson in the 1970s, his interactions with Soviet authorities, his impact on data collection at Olympic Games, and his work as the President of the International Society of Biomechanics.

Zatsiorsky is with the Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA.

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  • 1.

    Dillman CJ, Nelson RC. The mechanical energy transformations of pole vaulting with a fiberglass pole. J Biomech. 1968;1(3):175–183. doi:10.1016/0021-9290(68)90002-X

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    Sukop J, Petak KL, Nelson RC. An on-line computer system for recording biomechanical data. Res Q, 1971;42(1):101–102. doi:10.1080/10671188.1971.10615043

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    Miller DI, Nelson RC. Biomechanics of Sport. London, UK: Henry Kimpton; 1973.

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