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There’s a science to why Olympic-caliber sprinters leave the rest of us in the dust. The August Scientific American delves into the latest research in the field. Experts in biomechanics at Southern Methodist University are studying runners including sprinter Mike Rodgers—a relay runner for the U.S. Olympics team in the 4 X 100-meter event—to further our understanding of sprinters’ forceful strides.
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