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Sprints and Relays

An overview of sprint and relay events.
Carmelita Jeter: 100-Meter Standout
A summary of sprinter Carmelita Jeter’s track and field career.
Starting Block Technique: Position Yourself for Sprinting Success
Find out how to get an edge in sprint races in this discussion of starting block technique.
Starting Block Technique: Common Starting Block Mistakes
Good starting block technique is vitally important in sprint races. The following list of common starting block mistakes is adapted from a presentation by Dan Fichter of Wannagetfast Power/Speed Training at the 2009 Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association seminar.
Introduction to Sprints and Relays
Introduction to sprint and relay track & field events
Drills for 4 x 100 Relay Teams
Try these drills to improve your time in the 4 x 100 relay.
Strategies for the 4 x 100 Relay Race
Use these strategies to help your team succeed in the 4 x 100 relay race.
Interview With American Olympic Sprinter Mel Pender
An exclusive interview with 1968 gold medalist Mel Pender.
Interview With Gold Medal Sprinter Jim Hines
Exclusive interview with 1968 Olympic 100-meter champion Jim Hines.
Veronica Campbell-Brown: Defending Champ at 200 Meters
Everything you'd want to know about Jamaican Olympic sprinter Veronica Campbell-Brown
Usain Bolt: Record-Breaking Sprinter
Everything you'd want to know about Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt
Marshevet Hooker: 200-Meter Contender
Everything you'd want to know about American Olympic sprinter Marshevet Hooker
Wallace Spearmon: Gunning for Gold in the 200
Everything you'd want to know about American Olympic sprinter Wallace Spearmon
Walter Dix: U.S. 200-Meter Champ
Everything you'd want to know about American Olympic sprinter Walter Dix
Torri Edwards: Redemption in the 100 Meters
Everything you'd want to know about American Olympic sprinter Torri Edwards
Sanya Richards: Number One at 400 Meters
Everything you'd want to know about American Olympic sprinter Sanya Richards
Lauryn Williams: 100-Meter hopeful
Everything you'd want to know about American Olympic sprinter Lauryn Williams
Allyson Felix: World's Best at 200 Meters
Everything you'd want to know about American Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix
LaShawn Merritt: A True Contender in the 400 Meters
Everything you'd want to know about American Olympic sprinter LaShawn Merritt
Jeremy Wariner: World's Top 400-Meter Runner
Everything you'd want to know about American sprinter Jeremy Wariner
Shawn Crawford: Ready to Defend
Everything you'd want to know about American Olympic sprinter Shawn Crawford
Tyson Gay: Fastest Man on Earth?
Everything you'd want to know about American Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay
Muna Lee: Double-Duty Sprinter
Everything you'd want to know about American Olympic sprinter Muna Lee
Sprint and Relay Action Photo Gallery
View action photographs of sprints and relays, which are among the track and field events represented in the Summer Olympic Games.
An Illustrated History of Sprints and Relays
A photographic history of sprints and relays

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