That’s also a factor, but there’s more at play in this duck-footed action than a glute-ham firing sequence.
Leads with the forearm closest to the front block, as did Ben. (which is opposite 
to what majority do in block departures).
One of my favorites
i didnt know that the majority do the opposite, i also lead with the forearm closest to the front block.
The man…
kitkat can you explain for those of us less knowledgeable 
You’re right. In a case that extreme there has to be other factors.
As a matter of fact, that is perhaps the second most horrendous running form I’ve ever seen, and the worst was not from a high level athlete at all. It is a wonder she was ever able to be competitive at any upper level.
typical example of poor motor intelligence, mat shervington another classic example.
if incomplete extention is better then just imagine how much faster linford could have run if his technique was perfect.
linford was the perfect technician of the british style “perfect” sprint form.
I thought everyone lead with the forearm closest to the front block? ie. Left foot foward = left arm foward.
thats what i thought also…
Technique back in the 1880’s… stepping over the opposite knee… dorsiflexion…
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Very intersting. Apart from head up hips up this is “classic” modern sprinting technique. Look at the dorsiflexion before intial contact and almost immediately after toe off!
Sydney : Jayasinghe, Davis, Diouf?, Gainsford, Freeman? (hidden), Perry?
hey PJ, happy New Year.
I’m pretty certain this was of the 200 final at Oly 2000. So that would be the battle for the minor medals going on here. Obviously Marion is doing an “exhibition” display somewhere to the right of the frame.
I posted the shot because I thought the position of the grounded leg by Gainsford (especially) and Davis is suggestive of triple extension in the vertical.
Right from the start of the thread but…
It looks like his heel is touching the ground?
The heel does touch the ground (at least from video footage I have seen of a biomechanics project of people running barefoot) but it is not where intial contact takes place - unlike jogging where it may well be (but often isn’t).
Thanks for clearing that up TC 
PJ… i hope you don’t mind me asking - but are you coaching Pognon now?
I just treasure Ms Barber, she is single???Right???