Then and Now 1956 Melbourne Olympics compared to today.

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Then and Now 1956 Melbourne Olympics compared to today

United through the Games - Integrated units © State of Victoria, 2005 Track running Tracks were made from cinders but have improved to the current Mondo tracks which are made of thin rubber that can be rolled out like carpet. Speed suits are worn to reduce wind resistance and to compress the athlete's muscles allowing blood to flow through them faster and also reducing vibrations. Sprint finish 1956 OlympicsNow PROV, VPRS 10742/P0, Unit 8, A630 Finish 200 meters 9th heat 1st round 1st B. Morrow (55) USA

United through the Games - Integrated units © State of Victoria, 2005 PROV, VPRS 10742/P0, Unit 13, B1517 Swimming - John Hendricks (Australia) puts on his track suit after the race. Michael Klim starting in the freestyle Swimming The latest swimsuits have been designed to maximize the flow of water over the body, reducing the effects of drag. Goggles are worn to protect the eyes of the swimmer. Swimming caps are designed to reduce the effect of water resistance over the head OlympicsNow

United through the Games - Integrated units © State of Victoria, 2005 "Cat and Mouse” tactics in the Individual Sprint Cycling The frame of the bicycles and the wheels are made from carbon fibre, an extremely strong and light material. This results in weight reduction and superior acceleration compared to the standard tube framed bicycles. Helmets are designed to be aerodynamic with a pointed ‘tail’ which is designed to reduce helmet drag OlympicsNow PROV, VPRS 10742/P0, Unit 16, C2026 Ploog finish 1000 Metre Sprint 1/4 finals Heat 2 R. Ploog (Aust) v J. Disney (USA). Ploog wins second heat.

United through the Games - Integrated units © State of Victoria, 2005 High jump A soft foam mat is used for landing on compared to sand in the 1956 Olympics The high jump bars are made from glass-reinforced plastic or aluminium PROV, VPRS 10742/P0, Unit 6, A279 High jump 328 V. Sitkine of USSR qualifies 6' 3-1/2" 1956 OlympicsNow Foam landing mat

United through the Games - Integrated units © State of Victoria, 2005 Pole vault The pole is made up of carbon fibre and fibre-glass and is designed to be able to bend and take the weight of the athlete. The landing pit is padded with a thick soft mat to cushion the impact of landing compared to the sand bags in the 1956 Olympics. PROV, VPRS 10742/P0, Unit 8, A OlympicsNow Modern landing pit

United through the Games - Integrated units © State of Victoria, 2005 Boxing A cushioned, soft leather helmet is used as a head guard. It is a compulsory part of the clothing and is designed to provide additional protection from head blows. The gloves have a white area that shows the striking surface. PROV, VPRS 10742/P0, Unit 9, A770 Boxing - J. Shaw (76, USA) vs. M. Carlos (79, Australia). Shaw won on points OlympicsNow

United through the Games - Integrated units © State of Victoria, 2005 Javelin Traditionally, javelins were solid wood with a metal head, but now they are made of hollow steel and fibreglass Javelins were changed by moving the centre of gravity closer to the head. This caused the head to dip down faster and made the sport safer with fewer flat landings. PROV, VPRS 10742/P0, Unit 11, B OlympicsNow

United through the Games - Integrated units © State of Victoria, 2005 Gymnastics – Vault The Pegases vault table has a full wide push-off area, protective padding, easy-to-operate height adjustment and is suitable for men and women. PROV, VPRS 10742/P0, Unit 15, B1927 Gymnastics Elena Lagorara Italy horse vaulting 1956 OlympicsNow Vault using the Pegases vault table The vault runway is made of carpet and foam layers and is used to reduce stress injuries to the legs and feet. Landing mats are made of foam and polyethylene and are designed to absorb impact and force.

United through the Games - Integrated units © State of Victoria, 2005 Officiating Manual stopwatches have been replaced by high-speed digital cameras, infrared beams and radio transmitters to record times. At a finish line, digital cameras can scan an image up to 2,000 times a second OlympicsNow Electronic timing and photo finishes PROV, VPRS 10742/P0, Unit 9, A853

United through the Games - Integrated units © State of Victoria, 2005 Hockey Surface known as Sand Filled Artificial Grass (SFAG) has revolutionised the game of hockey due to its speed and more reliable bounce in comparison to grass. Shin guards are worn by all players for protection purposes. They are constructed using foam materials to make them light, yet strong. PROV, VPRS 10742/P0, Unit 9, A820 Goalkeeper with padding only on legs 1956 OlympicsNow The Kookaburras playing the Dutch National Team Goalkeeper with protective equipment

United through the Games - Integrated units © State of Victoria, 2005 Sources: Starting Blocks – An introduction to the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Public Record Office Victoria (PROV)