Anty-sprint policy

rupol2000

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There are at least 2 scams.

1) For maximum speed, you need stiffness, but they cover the track with rubber.

2) They eliminated the 30m and 60m races

All this against americans because americans have good speed


sprint distances



Study of the relationship between stiffness and speed of sprinters. Correlation established between speed and stiffness
 
The rubber track is for the safety of the athletes. Running on rock hard surfaces is hard on the knees, shins and feet.

Also, the rubber provides a slight springiness that helps the runner.
 

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