You are more likely to break a rowing world record at the equator. 🚣🥇⁠ Here's why... ⁠ ⁠ Mathematician, Tom Crawford (@tomrocksmaths) from @oxford_uni explains the effect the Earth’s rotation has on runners, rowers and throwers. On an everyday level, it may not make much difference, but to an athlete trying to break a world record, it could add up to a lot of wasted effort⁠ ⁠ Tom Crawford will be speaking at New Scientist Live on 'How to insure a hobbit' Tap here for more information: https://

Equator, Hemispheres, Tropics and Circles Map

World Map With Equator and Tropics Map

Equator, Tropics, Hemispheres and Poles Map