Fédération française de cardiologie

Solving the standing-start paradox in track cycling

Abstract Standing starts in track cycling appear paradoxical: a departure ‘from rest’ can exhibit a non-zero bike velocity at the official signal. We resolve this apparent contradiction by identifying a brief transitional regime, initiated around the gate-release window and prece...

Constraints and opportunities: The case of the first French professional female rugby players

This study aims to address the lack of research on the dual-career experiences of the first generation of professional female rugby players in France. Specifically, it examines (1) the current status of professional female rugby players and (2) how they combine their rugby career...