The Evolution and Mechanics of the 100-Metre Sprint
A technical analysis of the pinnacle of sports!
I love running. I was never good at it, but that has never stopped me from enjoying it. When I was an out-of-shape teenager looking for a path upward, it was the one activity that surfaced naturally. It did not cost much other than a pair of decent shoes, my time, and my effort. Neither did I have to coordinate with a bunch of teammates nor did I have to book or rent a court. Whenever I felt like it, I could just put my shoes on and go for a run. This habit has stuck with me ever since and has aged like fine wine.
A few years ago, I started doing athletic training for mid-long-distance events. After a short stint of continuous improvement, a major injury set me back and I am still recovering from it. My love for running has not waned though; I am still thankful that I can put my shoes on and go for a run whenever I feel like it. It has a meditative effect and helps me get my thoughts straight. Fun fact: I do a lot of my writing (mentally) during my runs.
Without digressing though, back when I was doing athletic training, I was very fond of 100-metre sprints. I consider this activity (the professional 100-metre sprint competitions) to be the pinnacle of sports, although both my personal experience and consensus say that the…
