Usain Bolt in Berlin in 2009: stride length and frequency can offset a relative lack of leg stiffness
MARK SHEARMAN
IN THE sprints, hurdles, throws and jumps events, power and speed are obviously paramount. An athlete in these events may have the best technique, but unless they can generate and apply force rapidly then they are not going to maximise their potential.
‘Athletic horsepower’ is all about overcoming resistance. An obvious example is the high jumper who needs to overcome gravity to soar skyward. It appears that athletes who are able to generate the most power have the most effective human springs – an ability which the sports scientists say reflects lower limb stiffness.
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6 RIO PARALYMPICS
Part two of our coverage from
Brazil with more medals for GB
40 BRITISH MASTERS
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32 Sports science news
34 Coach Insight – James Thie
36 Developing lower limbs stiffness
38 Products – compression garments
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