Pruebas de Velocidad en Atletismo
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In theathletics, the sprint race is arunning racewhat has adistancepredetermined
at 60, 100, 200, 400, and 800 meters on tracks. It is also common to hold races over 300.
meters and exceptionally races are held over other distances with different systems of
measurement, for exampleyardsA sprint athlete is called a sprinter.
In this type of races, theathletein the output, it is found semi-incorporated, in some fixed supports
on the track called blocks, thus the runners fractionate by pushing their feet against the blocks.
exit, designed specifically to hold the runner positioned behind the starting line. At
sound of the starting gun the athlete launches onto the track and runs at maximum speed towards
the finish line, with a quick start being fundamental. These are tests that are usually contested on track
indoor or outdoor track. They are held at the Olympics every 4 years.
Speed Tests
The speed events in athletics are the 100, 200, and 400 meter races, in addition to the
barrier races and relays.
In track and field racing events, it can be considered that there are three types of events: the
of speed, middle distance, and long distance. The speed events are short-distance races,
up to 400 meters, while the middle-distance races are the 800 and 1500 meters and the races
In the background are the 3000 meter steeplechase to the Marathon. The speed events in the
Athletics includes the 100, 200, and 400 meters flat races, the 100/110 meters and 400 hurdles, and the 100 meter relays.
and 400 meters. It stands out for the existence of other athletics events that are framed within the
speed tests that are currently not part of the Olympic program, such as the case of
the 60-meter race.
Pure Speed Tests – Athletics
100 meters
The 100 meters race is the most media-covered event of the sprint races and the most
internationally coded. Straight-line race, in which athletes have to remain
always on their designated track. Normally, in the final, 8 athletes run who have to run the
as fast as possible.
200 meters
The 200-meter race is one of the most difficult events in athletics competitions, having
to combine speed with technique. Athletes must always remain on the track that belongs to them.
they are designated, because in the event that they do not, they are disqualified. In a final, 8 compete.
the best ones have to complete the route as quickly as possible.
400 meters
The 400 meter race is the longest of the sprint races and requires not only speed,
resistance and ability to manage effort to achieve one of the best times. Just like in
in the other track events, in a final of this race, the 8 athletes run on a track
intended to make a complete lap around the athletics track, with the fastest being the winner
of the test.
Hurdles Test - Athletics
100/110 subways Vallas
The 100 meters hurdles for women and 110 meters hurdles for men are events
of high difficulty in which the goal is to be the fastest in completing that course made
in a straight line. It is worth noting that athletes are not disqualified for knocking down hurdles
but yes in the case that they do not respect the track assigned to them.
400 subways Fences
Like in the 100 meters flat, athletes have to demonstrate explosiveness, endurance, and
technique, so they have to be a complete athlete. 8 athletes compete in a final, where the
the goal is to be faster completing that route. It is worth mentioning the fact that the athletes do not
they are disqualified for knocking down barriers but not in the case of not respecting the track designated for them.
Relay Races – Athletics
4x100 subways
Relay races in Athletics are events made by teams, each with 4 members.
in which each one runs a part of the race. In this case, each one runs 100 meters with a
a witness who will have to be passed to each one in the space designated for that purpose, and the one who prevails
make the journey faster and with all the legal transmissions.
4×400 subway
Relay races are events carried out by teams, each consisting of 4 members where each
one runs a part of the race. In this case, each one runs 400 meters with a baton that
It must be passed to each one in the designated space for that purpose, and the one who does it wins.
faster route and with all legal transmissions.
What are the speed tests in athletics?
The speed races that make up the speed events in athletics are the
next,
. 60 flat or smooth meters
This competition is the shortest race officially recognized by the IAAF, which generally
it is run in indoor or covered competitions, however, during thehistory of athletics, this
it has been contested outdoors, as it was in the 1900 Paris Olympic Games and in St. Louis in
1904.
Due to the above, since the 1904 Olympic Games, they have remained for thehistory of the
sportthe 3 American Olympic medalists,
Archie Hahn (7.0 Seg.)
William Hoegson
Fay Moulton (7,2 Seg.)
Like the last gold, silver, and bronze medalists respectively in this category.
On the other hand, the current official race is the one that takes place indoors in official competitions of
the IAAF, the athletes who, in turn, in the 100 meters races, are the great dominators of
this category.
It is undoubtedly a sprint event in athletics where the start from the blocks is essential.
to achieve a good time, the world records have been held for some time now,
Since February 3rd 6.39
arones Maurice Greene USA 1998 seconds
Since February 11
Ladies Irina Privalova Russia 1993
There are also 50-meter flat races indoors or on covered tracks, however,
officially these are not part of IAAF events. Although the best times are recorded.
from this competition between January and February of each year.
