Sprint in track and field is a short footrace, while using maximum speed. The race consist of a short burst of speed, giving an all-out effort against competitors. Events involving sprints are: 100m, 200m, and 400 meters. Over the past years, these events has become a fan-favorite during competitions.
During a sprint race, all competitors must start in a separate lane. On most courses, there are eight different lanes. Runners begin in a downward position, using a starting block. A starting block is a platform used to brace the runners' feet. As the runners prepare for the race, the official
gives a three-step command. These three commands are critical in sprinting events. If any runner fails to meet the criteria of these commands, it is likely to result in a disqualification. Removing the runner from the event.
"Runners on your mark" - Runners must be in a correct position in their appropriate lane.
"Get set" - Runners should be prepared to push off their blocks in a set position.
*Shoots Gun* - Runners can now begin the competition.
Notable 100 meter competitors: Usain Bolt, Tyson Gay, Yohan Blake
Notable 200 meter competitors: Michael Johnson, Justin Gatlin, Noah Lyles
Notable 400 meter competitors: Wayde Van Niekerk, Butch Reynolds, Jeremy Wariner
I give props to those who are able to run like this because it is not the life for me. I did not know that there were such strict rules for competitors but they do not show the difficulty of doing so.
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine the amount of cardio they have to do to have the stamina to compete. I could never.
ReplyDeleteI would have to train my body to extreme levels to be able to do this. However that is actually a goal of mine. I have run track and cross country before so I think that I would find this pretty fun.
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