Scientists say we’ve been wrong about what makes sprinters fast
- Date:
- April 8, 2026
- Source:
- Flinders University
- Summary:
- A new international study is shaking up how we think about elite sprinting, arguing there’s no single “perfect” running style behind the world’s fastest athletes. Instead, speed emerges from a complex mix of an individual’s body, coordination, strength, and training—meaning every top sprinter moves differently. Using examples like rising Australian star Gout Gout,.