Who has the Best Sprinting Technique Ever?

[@takebackthenight4390]

Where's Asafa Powell?

[@vaughancavan]

200m not 100

[@o_CwNOOB_o]

Can bro read

[@Profitfromcoaching]

Asafa was focused on the 100m. He hardly ever ran the 200m.

[@michaelmayers3622]

​@vaughancavan the a swer is still asafa

[@scottmitchell1974]

We're talking 200.

[@Visionary0001]

How did former WR holder Pietro Mennea not make this list? His sprinting form was more efficient and productive than a handful of the people who did make the list.

[@robinbauer1975]

Tebogo looks so smooth when sprinting you might think he runs a middle distance But no he runs like WR’s and 9:8s and 19:5s with his GOATED form best to ever do it

[@customname4680]

He had the world record for the 300M And he dropped a 43:29s split in the 4*400m relays

[@SpeedSportsMag.]

Tebogo’s technique can use some improvement, he runs the curve & top-end body position is upwrite more like a 400m or 800m runner.

[@kgwriter4024]

The criticism of Carl Lewis is he used forward-and-back motion with his arms, in contrast to Ben Johnson's more efficient elliptical motion. You can see this with a simple test: rotate your hands in a back-and-forth motion and then move them in a circle. I was told this by a Russian sprint coach who apparently coached Valeriy Borzov.

[@Dave-lr2wo]

Nothing is inherently faster about an elliptical arm motion than an oscillating movement. In physics, the it's the application that determines the utility, and the complexity of the application matters. It's common to say that "we like efficient things and therefore they're better" -- and this is exactly why people try to "look good" when sprinting, even though aesthetics have only spurious correlation to utility. In fact, things that don't necessarily "look good" are atually faster. In the case of arm motion, the action of running is very complex. An oscillating movement could provide leverage, terminus pauses, and transfer of power on impulse, in ways that an elliptial motion can't. I have also studied the Soviet coaches, and I'm betting I'm one of the only people in the US right now who has a 1980s literature sitting on a side table in this actual moment. Aside from their use of drugs, the Soviet program did have lots of innovation and good analysis, although I would say in the horizontal jumps and throws more than sprints or other field events. Their use of other training types, plyos, periodization, and recovery were all well researched, but not all were useful in the long run.

[@kgwriter4024]

@@Dave-lr2wo Good points. The factors of individual body types must also be considered. I remember when sports writers were criticizing the arm swing of Bill Rodgers (4x Boston Marathon winner), but a later biomechanical analysis found that this was necessary to compensate for the compromised leg movement on the opposite side of his body. You also see this in weightlifter, where a lifter will shift their hips or buckle their knees while coming out of the squat to find the path of least resistance.

[@СтефанЙорданов-с6з]

How Maurice Greene hit the ground is beautiful to watch. He use negative foot speed. This is visible in front.

[@csmith9248]

Can u please explain “ negative foot speed “?

[@416yaadie]

Maurice Greene technique over the 200m wasn't the best. I wouldn't put him on this list. For the 100m he is one of the best but the 200m no

[@СтефанЙорданов-с6з]

@@csmith9248 After nearly extending the lower leg forward, his hamstring tightens and brings the leg back at a speed opposite to the direction of running. This creates a large impact force into the ground that pushes it forward. You can watch the USATF 100m final from 2005 where he gets injured, but what I'm explaining is very clear. If you watch the cheetah run, it also has negative leg velocity. This is the biggest secret to running fast.

[@СтефанЙорданов-с6з]

@@csmith9248 After nearly extending the lower leg forward, his hamstring tightens and brings the leg back at a speed opposite to the direction of running. This creates a large impact force into the ground that pushes it forward. You can watch the USATF 100m final from 2005 where he gets injured, but what I'm explaining is very clear. If you watch the cheetah run, it also has negative leg velocity. This is the biggest secret to running fast.

[@СтефанЙорданов-с6з]

@@csmith9248 After nearly extending the lower leg forward, his hamstring tightens and brings the leg back at a speed opposite to the direction of running. This creates a large impact force into the ground that pushes it forward. You can watch the USATF 100m final from 2005 where he gets injured, but what I'm explaining is very clear. If you watch the cheetah run, it also has negative leg velocity.

[@TheHillarious14]

There's little footage of him, so understand why he didn't make the list, but Tommie Smith is worth consideration for a high placing.

[@Bregstick]

HIs technique and speed distribution were decades ahead of his time. 19.83 is still an elite time even now with fitter athletes, better technology, and better "restoratives."

[@janschneider8647]

I would say that Wayde van Niekerk has the best running form.

[@robinbauer1975]

1 in the 100, 200, 300 and 400 is Tebogo 🇧🇼🇧🇼 The guy is so unreal smooth But why the hell is Laird so bad by now

[@harmonyndlovu4866]

Injuries

[@artbychristiansen3509]

Michael Johnson?. Fantastic curve runner

[@Lajnish]

You deliver the best track content. Keep going:D

[@takebackthenight4390]

What's your criteria for ranking the form? I havent watch the full video but I can't believe Lemaitre made the list... His form looks so choppy and his arm movement is all over the place.

[@Lebronjames-qn9mn]

A good form is not necessary beautiful, it is a form that is efficient

[@joshuacampbell5068]

erriyon knighton is underrated

[@416yaadie]

This video is about technique and currently Knighton technique is horrible. That's why he Lyles ran him down at the US trials a couple years ago

[@joshuacampbell5068]

@@416yaadie cant argue, his form was breaking down in 2022 us trials

[@Iamsospecial1]

He’s nobody, i respect letsile tebogo 🎉

[@sleepyizo3107]

@@416yaadieyou can’t run a 19.4 with horrible technique.

[@416yaadie]

@@sleepyizo3107 bolt ran 19.19 without the best technique. He fell apart that last 20m. If your strong, fit and fast you can run a super fast time. When he ran that 19.49 he wasn't under pressure but when he ran against Lyles about a month or so afterwards Lyles use technique and efficiency to beat. Lyles didn't beat him that day he beat himself by losing his technique

[@Draybtw]

Great video but no Kenny is kinda crazy 😂

[@MuhumuzaIvan256]

Same thing I was thinking to my self, Kung Fu Kenny has such great form he deserved a place on this list

[@quadecooper8508]

Thompson looked slick

[@mrhmd8308]

You gotta remember that Bolt has scoliosis so that will always affect his stride/ mechanics

[@rbuilder2421]

FloJo was the best I've ever seen. Male or Female. She was perfect.

[@arthurdaley895]

Flo Jo is the most technically perfect sprinter ever

[@brobro6783]

No the men is faster

[@romainedewunderage9147]

​@@brobro6783this is not something faster 🤣its abput the form

[@MajSolo]

This channel is great I just silently upvote any video I >>>>>have

[@jaykay6761]

I was hoping you'd do this for the 200m, nice vid

[@alvarojrgalo926]

Tebogo takes it hands down he just ran the fastest time ever in the 300m he's speed economy is insane plus Carl Lewis he could fly through the air like Superman wow those were the days

[@robinbauer1975]

Tbh this is a great list But I wondered by do all praise green’s form so much? Like yeah he looks powerful but no where as easy as an Marcell Jacobs, elastic like Lyles, smooth like tebogo or powerful and presize as Bolt like I just don’t get it someone please explain and glaze on Maurice Green’s form I would have placed Tebogo higher top 3 at least

[@SuperKamiGuruu]

Powell is number one, I'm calling it

[@SuperKamiGuruu]

Ahhh I see now☠️

[@madams989]

This is for 200m haha

[@Visionary0001]

When Valeriy Borzov won the 200m in at the Munich Olympics in 1972, that was the SEA LEVEL world record, which is rarely recognized for the important accomplishment that it was.

[@parkergrimes3374]

Tommie Smith, unknown in today’s list but a example of efficiencies of sprint form in many events showing relaxation speed and stride length.....

[@jsclub1389]

Puripol Boonson’s technique is quite good

[@Gabi-ck8hl]

Tebogo number 1 technique

[@bruceparker6142]

FloJo

[@ernestsmith3469]

Absolutely - her biomechanics, & form are the best I've ever seen.

[@doctorj7112]

Great Video

[@scottmitchell1974]

I'm amazed at how many Olympic-level sprinters have horrible arm drive.

[@avibhagan]

stamina, strength , genetic foot speed , play a huge role in it.

[@kostiskostis4243]

You should have included Shawn Crofort and Kostas Kenteris from Greece. Exceptionally good sprinters both but with proper technique and a more poetic way for running (especially Shawn Crofort)

[@redravenrages6321]

Top 20 best race execution/tactics?!

[@増田紀宜]

8分39秒から見られるジャスティン・ガトリンの走りは必見‼️ タイムは確か20秒台だったと思うが これほど見事な走りもなかなかないんじゃないかな！？ 着地によって体幹がゴムボールのように弾みながらも まるで地面の方が後方に流れているかのように見事に水平運動に転換されている‼️✨

[@B1gBossMan]

Some nga said Erriyon Knighton is underrated 💀

[@ronnieyoung2075]

Ohhh how funny 😐

[@B1gBossMan]

@@ronnieyoung2075 I'm not trying to be funny, Knighton gets as much recognition as he deserves, if not more.

[@coachsports1]

Hello … but where is Dennis Mitchell ? So nice technique…

[@PunanyChemist]

Big up to Obadele Thompson

[@scottmitchell1974]

Bajan Bronze!

[@avibhagan]

I found the Bajan in the comments section 😂

[@tcao42]

What about the women ranking?

[@emotionalintelligence776]

Flo Jo rules them all.

[@warsil3735]

Carl lewis is the vest

[@candiddeclarations7364]

Obviously the best form doesn't make them the fastest in the world.

[@avibhagan]

Technique ? Just technique ? Not considering , height , strength, stamina and leg speed ? Cuz, you can be a slow leg speed , weak, and short person with no stamina , and have perfect technique and do your 20+ second 100m runs with prefect technique. Usain Bolt does not have the perfect or best technique just because he is the fastest. I vote for Frankie Fredricks. He has the most prefect technique of any runner I have ever seen, in my opinion.

[@cfofana4502]

You're ranking is not completed, you forgot Joe Deloach, 1988 200m Olympic champion ! But this is your opinion concerning your ranking . Also Pietro Menea, MJ, what about them ???

[@hellbent7062]

Flo-jo has the best sprinting form and technique.

[@KirkChang-t4z]

Asafa Powell not only should be mentioned but arguably had the best sprinting form ever...most sub 10 ever...

[@Artemis-v8i]

This about the 200m

[@musclelessfitness2045]

Tyson G. is underrated. He could've gotten close to WRs if he didn't zigzag his first 4-8 steps. However, Bolt's the best because he uses long strides and moves side to side.

[@kev4241]

those famous finish lines, Tyson held a technically clean posture and form and looked more controlled than Bolt

[@GaroEskedjian]

I would have included Donald Quarrie with his smooth style and high arm pump

[@gmaxsfoodfitness3035]

He's in the honorable mentions.

[@stephenthomas2280]

I definitely do not agree with this 200m GOAT Rankings....Donald Quarrie was left out of the top ten....Big, big Mistake.....Maurice Green should've never been ranked higher than Ato Boldon....Mike Marsh should've also been ranked higher

[@velko2433]

Ben Johnson?

[@Rhodespenguins]

Where is Kostas Kenteris..??

[@djd81394]

Walter Dix, Kirk Baptist, Kenny Bednerick, to name a few.

[@Leonidas-eu9bb]

Anatomy and strength result in technique! Technique is not something we should try to execute. It happen. We can't do anything during the race.

[@hmmmm8873]

Elaine thompson

[@h4xagon909]

3:06 bro ngl he kinda runs like those inflatable dinosaur costumes.

[@imo1933]

*Well, one thing is for sure, just because Usain Bolt has the World Record in the 200 meters doesn't mean he has the best form, I wouldn't even consider Bolts 200M running form top 10. I wouldn't teach that form to anybody, there other more appealing and economical forms to copy.*

[@iGoku1]

You can’t get a world record without top 10 form bro 😭

[@william_chidube]

@@iGoku1 Not true.

[@maruh24]

Linford Christie?

[@mrhmd8308]

Kung Fu Kenny man I love that name.

[@marianovl3779]

Creo que te has olvidado del grandísimo PIETRO MENEA.

[@crismaracana2824]

You may have considered Tommie Smith and John Carlos on this list as well

[@sprintspeedmedia]

Yes I had considered them but because of the limited footage available I wouldn't have been able to acurately dissect their form and give them a segment in the video

[@jonathanmichealfacer]

Gatlin the DIRTY drug cheater spoils this fantastic video

[@richardwalther6229]

I think Asafa had near perfect form, Carl Lewis has to be on the list, and maybe Gatlin. Other fast sprinters got away with lesser form: Ben Johnson, Linford Christie, Donovan Bailey.

[@robinbauer1975]

Lyles is so elastical lol

[@donyutejamaica631]

Asafa Powell???? Asafa has one of the smoothest actions in T&F!

[@justadreamerforgood69]

Not in the 200m He hardly ever competed

[@ranjusranjus143]

The best technique is the one that brings you the records and the golden wares

[@DurwinKords-qk1op]

Asafa Powell is missing in the list. He's got the best running techniques.

[@MrFrescocotone]

1. Carl Lewis 2. Maurice Greene

[@estebancerra246]

Leroy Burrell didn't make 100 or 200 lists nor an honorable mention.

[@YingLui305]

FloJo, like many US sprinters, was doping

[@mombojom3]

Tommie Smith, Pietro Mennea, Walter Dix, Kung Fu Kenny, Erriyon Knighton????

[@tudorm6838]

My favorite is Carl Lewis. Watch this video from the 1992 Olympics of the 4x100 from 11:00 to 11:25. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enLRlYt6n82nY6M In this race, Carl Lewis doesn't run, he floats through the air.

[@antimata]

No body possess a greater sprinting technique than Asafa Powell. If he had his performance anxiety, nervousness and all that on point, he would possibly demolish bolt.

[@GBamaBoy]

Carl Lewis form was perfect. You forgot about Asafa Powell. His form is top 5 to me.

[@Artemis-v8i]

Asafa almost never ran 200 so he can’t be counted

[@sheldonwisdom8567]

Where's Yohan Blake ?

[@LeeMack09]

3:52

[@Imhalfamazing2U]

Great list, but go back and watch Michael Johnson run the 200m, then re-do that list. Someone has to come off.

[@moo429]

Where’s Jeremy Richards or Tarsis Orogot… they look like they are gliding

[@anissabrimangenda823]

Exactly, where is Asafa Powel?

[@ChadyFitness-wx8rk]

Yohan blake slight forward technique is the best

[@gmaxsfoodfitness3035]

Yup. Taught by Glen Mill who learned it from Bud Winter.

[@pascalguerandel8181]

Johan Blake

[@popeye12money]

Tommy Smith should have been included.

[@klishee7]

Yall need to stop using AI to dictate your videos . JUSTING Gatlin PB is Never 19.57 in 200

[@islandgirlruby2750]

Asafa Powell

[@rogue1rogue187]

Flo Joe

[@gmaxsfoodfitness3035]

This one was for men obviously. Flo Jo had amazing technique regardless of gender though.

[@christophersmith3254]

For me its Bolt. Raw power and graceful. Then maybe David Rudisha, he runs like a gazel

[@Trackreator]

Rudisha didn’t run 200… 🫠

[@AndyMedin]

Carl Lewis many well under 10 in the 100 and 65 long jumps undefeated befòre Mike Powell''s upset in the long jump that no one's come close since. 😮

[@Morlan-h4q]

Every athlete’s and coach knows that Asafa has the best technique. He is a master technician

[@gmaxsfoodfitness3035]

For the 100m. His 200m technique was different but still effective. He didn't run many 200m though.

[@Morlan-h4q]

@@gmaxsfoodfitness3035 totally agree

[@daniel-bn6lx]

am an athleat am 12 an i trained everyday

[@MuscleAthlete15]

Don't train everyday

[@CoyoteTwins]

Learn to spell kid.

[@daniel-bn6lx]

@@MuscleAthlete15 ok bro thx so 6 day a week is better bro

[@MuscleAthlete15]

@@daniel-bn6lx depends on your workouts bro. If they are high intensity ( like sprinting and plyometrics) then try 4-5 days a week with rest days in between. Much better results.

[@daniel-bn6lx]

@@MuscleAthlete15 ok bro I do regular training like junp lungs sqat jumps askips wall sprint and others

[@gaw862]

i call michael johnson the robot

[@AndyMedin]

Carl Lewis many well under 10 in the 100 and 65 long jumps undefeated befòre Mike Powell''s upset in the long jump that no one's come close since.

[@JohnJohn-cu7nk]

Carl lewis .Flo joe.Easily the smoothest techniques out of all sprintersIm English, so no dog in the race.

[@julpit7393]

Menea? Et surtout Tommie Smith?!!

[@Life1x2]

Asafa, then Justin.

[@nefha5306]

Carl Levis number one

[@Ethan-zw6mz]

Umm blade hD the fastest 100m finish in the 200m

[@romainedewunderage9147]

Since u have put who has the best technique. At no 1i think it should be Florence Griffith.

[@blinxunruly6700]

Numbers don’t lie 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@stratkiller2531]

BEN FREAKING JOHNSON best in the 100m of ALL TIME

[@Rayan2track]

Noah has to be first form wise imo

[@haroldmtshingila9040]

No Michael Johnson????????😮

[@LeeMack09]

2:59

[@haroldmtshingila9040]

​@@LeeMack09 no wonder I missed him. I can't believe he's so low

[@sydboski]

Where is Jesse Owens?!?!? His form was near perfect.

[@Project_Artic]

Marcell Jacobs

[@ninjachannel007]

It's Tyson Gay, without question.

[@morganselbourne6904]

Asafa Powell!,