Scientists say we’ve been wrong about what makes sprinters fast

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,.