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What is sprinting?
What is sprinting?
- Running at a moderate speed for a long distance
- Running at a slow pace for a long distance
- Running over a short distance at top speed in a limited time (correct)
- Walking at a slow pace for a short distance
Why can a runner's near-top speed not be maintained for more than 30–35 seconds?
Why can a runner's near-top speed not be maintained for more than 30–35 seconds?
- Excessive metabolic acidosis due to aerobic glycolysis
- Depletion of phosphocreatine stores in muscles (correct)
- Insufficient warm-up before the sprint
- Overconsumption of energy drinks
What are the three sprints held at the modern Summer Olympics and outdoor World Championships?
What are the three sprints held at the modern Summer Olympics and outdoor World Championships?
- 200 metres, 400 metres, and 800 metres
- 50 metres, 150 metres, and 300 metres
- 100 metres, 200 metres, and 400 metres (correct)
- 100 metres, 300 metres, and 500 metres
How do professional sprinters begin the race?
How do professional sprinters begin the race?
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What is the primary purpose of sprinting in many sports?
What is the primary purpose of sprinting in many sports?
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