But why is fast bowling, like swimming, rowing and tennis, becoming the exclusive domain of tall people? It is simply a matter of dynamics. Tall people possess long levers and more power can be generated, and a greater reach achieved from a long pull or swing of the arm than a short one.

By Associated Press
German shoemaker Georg Wessels traveled across the pond this week to personally deliver some king-size footwear to a Rochester man.
Igor Vovkovinskiy, who stands at 7-foot-8, received three pairs of size-26 shoes crafted specifically to fit his feet.

As part of his business, Wessels makes shoes free-of-charge for the world’s 10 tallest people, which include […]

It’s good to see that someone has brought to life the problem of big feet, in the form of ART.