The Best All-Round Sprinter Ever
A short look back at what was arguably the single most impressive month of sprinting for a single athlete in sport’s history. Continue reading The Best All-Round Sprinter Ever
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2017 World Championships in Athletics: Poll Results (Sprints)
Results of the poll and a short commentary. Continue reading 2017 World Championships in Athletics: Poll Results (Sprints)
300m: 30.81 – A Quick Overview
A look at Wayde van Niekerk’s new 300m world best of 30.81 and what it might tell us about his potential of running under 43 seconds in the 400m. Continue reading 300m: 30.81 – A Quick Overview
Analysis of Sprinting Times Over the Years
Lists of the fastest times in history + Charts of the World Leading & Medal winning times at the Olympics since the introduction of Fully Automatic Timing. Continue reading Analysis of Sprinting Times Over the Years
400m and the 43-second Barrier
The 100m has 10 seconds, the 200m has 20 seconds and the 400m has 44 seconds. Thus far only one athlete in history has managed to dip under all three of these magical sprint barriers: Wayde van Niekerk. Will he be the first to go sub-43? Continue reading 400m and the 43-second Barrier
43.03 – The Fastest 400m in History
How did Wayde van Niekerk do it? Continue reading 43.03 – The Fastest 400m in History
