Leading researchers from the fields of both sports science and sports social science explore the controversial question of how a relatively small geographical area of Africa has produced such a high number of the world's greatest middle- and long-distance runners.
Leading researchers from the fields of both sports science and sports social science explore the controversial question of how a relatively small g...
What makes East African middle and long distance runners the best in the world? How should contemporary academia approach this question?
The success of East African distance runners has generated a plethora of studies but much of the 'evidence' presented to support hypotheses is anecdotal, arguments being led by non-academics who use popular media as their medium rather than relying on scientific publications. This has resulted in many stereotypical arguments being advocated.
Within the academic community, research has also been restricted by its isolation...
What makes East African middle and long distance runners the best in the world? How should contemporary academia approach this question?
