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Christian Taylor
Origin Stories: Christian Taylor
June 2, 2023
Christian Taylor has one goal in mind, breaking the triple-jump record that's stood since 1995.
Maximizing the Long Jump of Bryan Clay
Maximizing the Long Jump of Bryan Clay
June 2, 2023
The long jump is one of the most technically challenging events in the decathlon, a track and field competition consisting of 10 events held over two days. In order to maximize his performance, 2008 Olympic gold medalist Bryan Clay teamed up with engineers from BMW to improve measurement of the horizontal and vertical velocities of […]
The Biomechanics of Usain Bolt
The Biomechanics of Usain Bolt
June 2, 2023
Usain Bolt's stride, strength, and muscle coordination make him a biomechanical marvel.
Alysia Montaño Workout
Home Workout with Alysia Montaño – Exercises for sprinters to do at home.
June 2, 2023
Donkey whip, hip circles, hip switch, wall slides, legs and lateral swings, hurdle walks, side hurdle...
Renaud Lavillenie Workout
Home Workout with Renaud Lavillenie – Full Body for Pole Vaulters
June 2, 2023
Check out how the French pole vaulting Olympic Champion @airlavillenie workouts from his backyard!
Olympic Long Jumper Brittney Reese
Track Doctors on the Front Lines
June 2, 2023
Here's what track doctors are doing on the front lines
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‘More Than Gold:’ A Jesse Owens Documentary
June 2, 2023
In 1936, Jesse Owens represented all who stood against Adolf Hitler. Four gold medals later, he was a worldwide hero.
Soccer
The Responsibilities of the Runner
June 2, 2023
With the arrival of spring, you can be sure that the birds will be flying northward and the runners will be out from their hibernation.
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Running Against the Clock: Female Athletes Often Slowed by Puberty
June 2, 2023
It’s a situation that can’t just be solved with more training or dieting and should be approached with patience across all sports. Track and cross country coaches have long been familiar with the unpredictable effects of puberty on female runners, but some may be surprised by the extent of its impact. In a recent New […]
Kids running
Four Ways to Get Your Kids Into Running
June 2, 2023
Childhood obesity is a serious issue in this country, and we are committed to encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle among kids, using youth sports as a way to turn boring exercise into something they would actually want to do. Running a mile straight doesn’t usually top the fun charts for most kids, but there […]
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