Usain Bolt: Case Study In Science Of Sprinting

[Old Sweater]

http://www.thepostgame.com/features/...ence-sprinting

Speed, as it turns out, may be completely misunderstood.

When Bolt established the current 100-meter world record in the 2009 world championships, running it in 9.58 seconds, he did so by moving his legs at virtually the same pace as his competitors. In fact, if you or I were to compete against Bolt, our legs would turn over at essentially the same rate as his.

This is a theory put forth by academics and track coaches alike who contend that running fast has more to do with the force one applies to the ground than how quickly one can move one's legs.

Pretty interesting read. I've always enjoyed watching sprinters and this Bolt guy is unreal.

[Mex86]

He doesn't just run, he literally bolts out of the starting gate. It's usain how good this guy is.

Seriously - I'm looking forward to seeing him run in London in '12.