Pierre-Jean Vazel, Author at SimpliFaster

Author: Pierre-Jean Vazel

Freelance writer specialized history & science of athletics performance. Chronicler & consultant for LeMonde; blogger at vazel.blog.lemonde.fr. A French correspondant for IAAF.

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Foundational Jump Development for All Levels

It can be easy to think that the solution to weak jumps is heavier squats. Ross Garner explains why this isn’t always right and gives tips for improving your vertical jump programming to fit each athlete individually.

Pursuing Challenges and Growth with Stuart McMillan

In this week’s Friday Five, ALTIS CEO Stuart McMillan weighs in on topics ranging from careers for women in sports, to the use of mood words with athletes, to the fallacies of mental weakness, and much more.

Misconceptions on Women in Weightlifting

Women have been in Olympic weightlifting for years, yet misconceptions about a female athlete’s ability to compete in the sport persist. As part of a new series on SimpliFaster, Nicole Foley debunks three misconceptions about women lifting heavy.

Author: Pierre-Jean Vazel

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An Exclusive Look into Usain Bolt’s World Recor...

A Historical Progression of Sprinting Top Speed...

Analysis of Keni Harrison’s World Record 100m H...

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