Sprinting
Sprinting
Sprinting is a form of running over a short distance in a limited period of time. It is used in many sports that incorporate running, typically as a way of quickly reaching a target or goal, or avoiding or catching an opponent.
Pronunciation
/spɹɪntɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "sprint" comes from the Old Norse word "sprinta", which means to jump or leap. It was first used in the context of running in the 19th century.
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Description
Sprinting is running over a short distance at the top-most speed of the body in a limited period of time. It is used in many sports that incorporate running, typically as a way of quickly reaching a target or goal, or avoiding or catching an opponent. Human physiology dictates that a runner's near-top speed cannot be maintained for more than 30–35 seconds due to the depletion of phosphocreatine stores in muscles, and perhaps secondarily to excessive metabolic acidosis as a result of Anaerobic glycolysis.
In athletics and track and field, sprints (or dashes) are races over short distances. They are among the oldest running competitions, being recorded at the Ancient Olympic Games. Types of sprints include the 100 metre sprint, 200 metre sprint, and 400 metre sprint.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sprinting
- Wikipedia's article - Sprinting
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