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TURN RUNNING [1 record]

Record 1 2010-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
CONT

The smooth, relaxed, efficient style of running which helps a sprinter to excel at the 220 yards also makes bend running easy. The modifications made to the normal running action are just a matter of good balance ...

OBS

Turn Running: The 220 is usually run around a full turn, and the 440 around two turns.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
CONT

Lorsque le départ a lieu dans un virage (200 m, 400 m), les starting-blocks sont le plus souvent placés près de l'extérieur du couloir [...] Certains coureurs cependant préfèrent les placer à l'intérieur, près de la corde, pour adapter d'emblée leur foulée à la course en virage.

Spanish

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