Uploaded August 2014 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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The world’s fastest sprinters have unique gait features that account for their ability to achieve fast speeds, according to two new studies. The new findings indicate that the secret to elite sprinting speeds lies in the distinct limb dynamics sprinters use to elevate ground forces upon foot-ground impact.

Source: Southern Methodist Univ.

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