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The accuracy of computational fluid dynamics analysis of the passive drag of a male swimmer

Barry Bixler Honeywell Aerospace, Arizona, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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David Pease School of Physical Education, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Fiona Fairhurst Speedo International, UK
Pages 81-98 | Published online: 08 May 2007

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