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Tag Archives: Race in Sports

New theory for dominance of black sprinters and white swimmers

Scientists have tackled one of the taboos of modern sports and believe they have explained why black athletes sweep the medals in sprinting events, while white swimmers dominate in the pool.

Posted byaka TitoJuly 12, 2010Posted inCampus LifeTags: Howard University, Michael Phelps, Race in Sports, Usain BoltLeave a comment on New theory for dominance of black sprinters and white swimmers

Race in Sports (Cool Chart)

It’s baseball season again, but what you might not notice amid the crack of the bat and roar of the crowd is that – a half a century after Jackie Robinson’s historic entrance into the game – the number of black players is at its lowest level in almost 20 years.

Posted byBe MooreFebruary 23, 2010Posted inSportsTags: Breakdown of Race in sports, Race in SportsLeave a comment on Race in Sports (Cool Chart)
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