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Sprints and Hurdles

Overview of sprint (including relays) and hurdle events. Includes required skills, necessary equipment, technique and profiles of successful athletes.
Top American Olympic Sprinters
American sprinters won 13 individual medals - including four golds - plus three relay medals in the 2004 Olympics. Here are the American sprinters and hurdlers who are most likely to land on the victory stand at Beijing.
1988/2000 – Steroid scandals
Greatest controversies in Olympic sprint history.
Conserve Energy in Multi-Heat Events
Energy conservation strategies for multi-heat track and field events.

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