Sprints and Relays
Marshevet Hooker: 200-Meter Contender
An overview of American sprinter Marshevet Hooker's track and field career.
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.
LaShawn Merritt Interview: Merritt's Track and Field Career
LaShawn Merritt discusses his rapid rise as a 400-meter runner.
LaShawn Merritt Interview Part 2: Career Highlights
LaShawn Merritt talks about his Olympic and World Championship success.
LaShawn Merritt's Running Tips
Olympic and World champion LaShawn Merritt offers advice on how to run the 400 meters.
Men's 100-Meter World Records
The world records in the men's 100-meter run, as recognized by the IAAF.
Women's 100-Meter World Records
Women's world records in the 100-meter run, as recognized by the IAAF.
Learning Sprint Mechanics
Learn how to coach sprinters to develop greater speed.
Sprinting: Developing Stride Length
Teach your sprinters how to optimize their stride lengths.
Sprint Mechanics: Turnover
Running tips to help sprinters keep their feet moving quickly.
Sprint Acceleration
Learn how to keep building your speed during a sprint race.
Yohan Blake: Beast of a Sprinter
A summary of Jamaican star Yohan Blake’s track and field career.
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.
Kirani James: Whirlwind at 400 Meters
A summary of 400-meter champion Kirani James’ track and field career.
Introduction to Sprints and Relays
Introduction to sprint and relay track & field events
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Standing Tall on the Track
A summary of sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s track and field career.
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.
4 x 400-Meter Relay Tips
Coaching advice for the 4 x 400-meter 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
Justin Gatlin: Controversial Sprint Star
A summary of Justin Gatlin’s track and field career.
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: 400-Meter Champion
A summary of Jeremy Wariner's track and field career.
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
Asafa Powell: Sprinting for the Record Books
A summary of sprint star Asafa Powell’s track and field career.
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
Kendall Baisden Interview: Tips for Young Sprinters
Running advice from one of America's top young sprinters
The False Start Rule: History and Controversies
Track and field's false start rule has changed over the years; whether for better or worse is a continuing source of discussion.
Track and Field Events: Hurdling Events, Relays and Multi-Sport Events
An overview of a variety of track and field events, including relays.