Sprinters push off from the ball of their foot, then bend their knee to bring their foot

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Sprinters push off from the ball of their foot, then bend their knee to bring their foot up close to the body as they swing their leg forward for the next stride. Why is this an effective strategy for running fast?

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

ISBN: 9780321595492

2nd Edition

Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones, Stuart Field

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