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Sprint (running)
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Sprinting is running as fast as possible over a relatively short distance and period of time. It involves the whole body working as one in order to produce maximum forward thrust through a series of s
Usain Bolt, world record holder in 100 m and 200 m sprints
Usain Bolt, world record holder in 100 m and 200 m sprints
This sprinter's initial crouch in the blocks allowed her to preload her muscles and channel the force generated from this into her first strides.
This sprinter's initial crouch in the blocks allowed her to preload her muscles and channel the force generated from this into her first strides.
The stadion of ancient Nemea, Greece
The stadion of ancient Nemea, Greece
An Ancient Greek relief of a sprinter in the initial starting position. The next stage involved quickly crouching before exploding forward into the op
An Ancient Greek relief of a sprinter in the initial starting position. The next stage involved quickly crouching before exploding forward into the opening stride. Dated 500 BC and currently held in the Glyptothek, Munich.
Usain Bolt
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Usain St. Leo Bolt is a Jamaican retired sprinter. Widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time, he is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist and the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 me
Sprint (running)
…used for an exhibition race during the Manchester Great CityGames as part of the 2009 Great Manchester Run (UK). Stars included Triple Olympic Champion Usain Bolt (Jamaica) alongside Ivory Williams (USA), Simeon Williamson (UK), and other international track stars. The female race included 400 m Olympic Champion…
Bolt in August 2009
Bolt in August 2009
Bolt at the Crystal Palace Meeting in 2007
Bolt at the Crystal Palace Meeting in 2007
"And a fair start, Asafa Powell, Usain Bolt is also out well. Here they come down the track. USAIN BOLT! SPRINTING AHEAD, WINNING BY DAYLIGHT!" —Tom H
"And a fair start, Asafa Powell, Usain Bolt is also out well. Here they come down the track. USAIN BOLT! SPRINTING AHEAD, WINNING BY DAYLIGHT!" —Tom Hammond, NBC Sports, with the call for the men's 100 metres final at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Bolt doing the "Lightning Bolt" just before breaking the 200 m world record in the Beijing National Stadium
Bolt doing the "Lightning Bolt" just before breaking the 200 m world record in the Beijing National Stadium