Can Usain Bolt Technique be emulated by other tall runners?

I don't see what would stop tall runners from using steroids during training outside of the testing window.
 
No, human beings all have a small peculiar sprinting style. The techniques taught are all the same. It then ends up looking the same but there are subtle changes to how foot is placed and energy is imparted.

hmmm interesting, then what is it that allows someone tall like Usain Bolt to burn all the shorter guys?
 
Can Usain Bolt Technique be emulated by other tall runners?



There are quite a few tall runners in the all time top 25 100m dash times. Even Carl Lewis is 6'2".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/100_metres#All-time_top_25_men

From the look at your wiki page you listed it seems the majority of the sprinters are from either the US, Jamacia or Trinidad and Tabago. Maybe the level of coaching, pedigree and facilities all play an important part in training these athletes. But it seems like it would be more genetics than anything.

I also wonder what the youth track/field programs are like in Jamacia and Trinidad Tabogo.
 
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
 
hmmm interesting, then what is it that allows someone tall like Usain Bolt to burn all the shorter guys?

His stride length to anyone under his height will be unbeatable as he is among the tallest of the active sprinters, with long legs relative to his HEIGHT. He also is very coordinated for his height, a very powerful central nervous system which gives him fast cadence relative to his height. Not to mention he has sound technical proficiency in sprinting mechanics.
 
His stride length to anyone under his height will be unbeatable as he is among the tallest of the active sprinters, with long legs relative to his HEIGHT. He also is very coordinated for his height, a very powerful central nervous system which gives him fast cadence relative to his height. Not to mention he has sound technical proficiency in sprinting mechanics.

Is his long leg to height proportion very rare among people taller than 6'1"? What about his powerful CNS? Do most tall people not have a strong enough CNS to get that fast cadence?
 
From the look at your wiki page you listed it seems the majority of the sprinters are from either the US, Jamacia or Trinidad and Tabago. Maybe the level of coaching, pedigree and facilities all play an important part in training these athletes. But it seems like it would be more genetics than anything.

I also wonder what the youth track/field programs are like in Jamacia and Trinidad Tabogo.

From what I hear, they take it seriously. Kenya I believe likes their long distance, while jamaica, and Trinidad Tobago likes the short.
 
From what I hear, they take it seriously. Kenya I believe likes their long distance, while jamaica, and Trinidad Tobago likes the short.
Damn Bolt is 6'5". Micheal Johndon is only 6'1". Are there any other sprinters out there that are Bolts height right now. Or is he the first that's been this height?
 
Damn Bolt is 6'5". Micheal Johndon is only 6'1". Are there any other sprinters out there that are Bolts height right now. Or is he the first that's been this height?

Tallest on the top 25 time list. But Asafa, Carl Lewis, and a handful are like 6'2" or 6'3"
 
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Is his long leg to height proportion very rare among people taller than 6'1"? What about his powerful CNS? Do most tall people not have a strong enough CNS to get that fast cadence?

No, long legs/limbs is most common among Africans and people of African descent regardless of height. The reason is because in a hot climate humans adapted by having long limbs which allows for wider surface area to dissipate heat to prevent heat exhaustion, you see it in wide ears and nostrils, big lips all to increase surface area to dissipate heat.

Tall people are naturally more uncoordinated because everything is further away from their strongest joints. Shorter limbs and people have better center of gravity, and can maneuver far easier, smoother than a taller individual, the athleticism will add to their abilities. This is pretty much the nature of The Square/Cube Law. Taller people need to deliver more power to overcome their weight. As you get taller and bigger, your absolute strength will go up but most importantly your relative strength will go down as does your cardio/respiratory functions. Relative power or strength is what athletes in power/speed sports desire, this has a genetic ceiling based on your CNS which is given to you at birth you can't train for it. What training does is actualize or REALIZE your latent talents per say your body will respond to this, but their will be a limit of diminishing returns. All else being equal your CNS will be your greatest limiter.

Cadence should not even be practiced or worried about. Just technique should be focused.
 
No, long legs/limbs is most common among Africans and people of African descent regardless of height. The reason is because in a hot climate humans adapted by having long limbs which allows for wider surface area to dissipate heat to prevent heat exhaustion, you see it in wide ears and nostrils, big lips all to increase surface area to dissipate heat.

Tall people are naturally more uncoordinated because everything is further away from their strongest joints. Shorter limbs and people have better center of gravity, and can maneuver far easier, smoother than a taller individual, the athleticism will add to their abilities. This is pretty much the nature of The Square/Cube Law. Taller people need to deliver more power to overcome their weight. As you get taller and bigger, your absolute strength will go up but most importantly your relative strength will go down as does your cardio/respiratory functions. Relative power or strength is what athletes in power/speed sports desire, this has a genetic ceiling based on your CNS which is given to you at birth you can't train for it. What training does is actualize or REALIZE your latent talents per say your body will respond to this, but their will be a limit of diminishing returns. All else being equal your CNS will be your greatest limiter.

Cadence should not even be practiced or worried about. Just technique should be focused.

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Damn @senri !!
 
Hey guys check out this guys

Obi Melifonwu, a 6'4" safety from UConn nonetheless and runs a 4.4 sec 40yd dash

 
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