Olympic decathlete Kip Janvrin of Central Missouri State University provided the cover photograph, which vividly illustrates the great strength and flexibility of the carbon–fiberglass composite that makes up a modern pole-vaulting pole. Chemistry is a major contributor to ever-increasing performance in track and field and in many other sports. Giffin, Boone, Cole, McKay, and Kopitzke summarize a broad range of applications of chemistry in sports. Their compilation of product names, compositions, chemical structures, and advantageous properties is a treasure-trove of interesting information for teachers and students.
The cover was designed by Betsy True.
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