FYI -- http://sport.maths.org/content/ Maths and Sport: Countdown to the Games 'Maths and Sport: Countdown to the Games' is an exciting new project from the award-winning Millennium Mathematics Project at the University of Cambridge. The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games offer an extraordinary and exciting opportunity to explore mathematics and science at work in real-world contexts. To celebrate London 2012 we're therefore developing free online mathematical articles and activities exploring maths and science through the Olympic and Paralympic Games, aimed at a wide audience from school students and their teachers to members of the public. We'll continue to publish new content throughout the run-up to the 2012 Games. Featured article - Leaning into 2012 Leaning into 2012 This article explores the Velodrome, the first of the London 2012 venues to be completed. With its sweeping curved roof and beautiful cedar clad exterior the Velodrome is a stunning building. But what the athletes are most excited about is the elegant wooden cycle track enclosed inside. How does its geometry contribute to speed? Featured activity - Track Design Track design You are designing and marking out the running track for a new Olympic stadium. Where should the staggered starting positions be marked for the 200m and 400m events? This activity is aimed at GCSE maths students (Key Stage 4).