10 questions about sports that almost everyone has had

Each of us is connected with sports in one way or another: some of us do it at home, some of us do it professionally, and there are those who follow athletes and their achievements from the outside. Nevertheless, some moments are still a mystery for many people. Let’s look at the most popular questions about sports.

Why are there indentations on a golf ball?

These “indentations” on the ball are necessary to increase the range of its flight. This is how air flowing around a rough ball reduces the vacuum trail created due to speed. And the boundary layer of air in a smooth ball does not have time to go behind its back side, so it creates a zone of reduced pressure, so the speed decreases.

Why do the Olympic rings have these particular colors?

Closed rings in general symbolize the unity of the five continents, the union of all parts of the world and the global nature of the Olympic Games. And the colors are symbols of different elements: blue – water, red – fire, yellow – earth energy, black – metal energy, green – wood energy.

How do synchronized swimmers hear music underwater?

Special underwater speakers are built into the pool so that synchronized swimmers can hear the music even underwater during their performances. Of course, due to the density of water the sound is heard much worse, but it helps swimmers to hear at least the rhythm and perform the elements of the program in time.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo’s last name real?

Ronaldo is actually not a surname, but a first name. It was added to the name Cristiano in honor of U.S. President Ronald Reagan, who was previously an actor. The father of the footballer was very fond of movies with his participation. So Cristiano Ronaldo is a double name, fully the soccer star is called Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro.

How much does a hockey goalie’s ammunition weigh?

Hockey is a very injury-prone sport. Therefore, the equipment, especially for a goalkeeper, who is always under the threat of a blow, must protect a large part of the body. Hence the weight – about 30 kg. It is made up of shields, helmet, gloves, shell and much more.

What is the white powder that gymnasts smear on their hands?

Many people mistakenly believe that gymnasts rub flour in their hands before performing, but this is not the case. White magnesia powder removes even small traces of moisture from the hand, helping to improve grip on the apparatus.

What is the most expensive sport?

Formula One circuit racing is recognized as the most expensive sport. It is known that the pilots receive large fees, but before this athletes have to invest a lot of effort and finances. And not only on the equipment itself, but also on its maintenance.

Who was the youngest Olympic champion?

Marcel Depailler, a boy of 8-10 years old – even his age is not known – accidentally got to the Olympics in 1900. In the final rowing race, the Dutch decided to substitute a heavy helmsman for the boy and won the race. Marcel became an Olympic champion, but received no honors and didn’t even make the winners’ lists.

Why do swimmers wear two caps at once?

Fans have started to notice that swimmers often wear two rubber caps on their heads at once – for what? To make sure their hair stays dry and out of the way? No, the point is that it’s important for swimmers to protect their eyes from water, and to keep their goggles tighter, athletes wear two rubber caps at once.

Why does a soccer ball have a black and white color scheme?

In 1970, when televisions were still black and white, soccer matches were already broadcast live. Against the background of bright colors that looked gray on the screens, the black and white soccer ball was quite bright and clearly stood out. And then they decided to keep the tradition.