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Add to basketTervuren Koninklijk Museum van Midden Afrika 2015 Bound, hardcover, 167pp., 25.5x30.5cm., illustr. in col. and b/w., in good condition (binding slightly damaged at upper left corner, else in very good condition). Bilingual edition: ENG-FR. Rare. ISBN 9789090290928. Limited to 1000 copies. Rwanda High Jumping is the first scholar…ly publication entirely dedicated to Gusimbuka urukiramende, the traditional Rwandan high-jumping discipline that has been part of local culture for centuries. The book explores the origins, historical development, and revaluation of this exceptional jumping sport, in which young athletes reached impressive heights without modern aids, using a characteristic approach and take-off technique. In addition to the historical background, the publication contains biomechanical analyses of the jumping technique, studies on training and physical exercise, rich iconographic material, and contributions from specialists in the fields of sports science, anthropology, and heritage conservation. The book demonstrates how a traditional African sports discipline constitutes both cultural heritage and a valuable source of inspiration for modern athletics. This richly illustrated edition was published as a result of a joint project between the Royal Museum for Central Africa and Rwandan partners to document and revitalize Gusimbuka urukiramende. The work is considered the premier reference on the history and technique of the traditional Rwandan high jump and combines cultural history, ethnography, and sports science in a single publication. (AI-generated content description).
