Trademark Sprint Form of 20 Legendary 100m Sprinters

[@troysmith6190]

Jessie owens runs like a robot amazing how fast he was running like that i can't imagine how much faster he would be with modern training and techniques

[@oluwaponlekudehinbu3100]

Jesse's technique was almost a 100 years ahead of its time. His robot likeness meant he didn't dissipate too much lateral energy, the way other sprinters of his time did. Modern sprinters have learned to maintain their form even when lactic acid build up tries to force them otherwise. Owens is remarkable because he did this even before we understood the science behind it

[@malachix780]

Doesn't always work like that

[@Yrledits]

@@malachix780so ur saying he can’t improve his technique not tryna start a argument just wanna know

[@malachix780]

@@Yrledits Some people appear to have unusual technique yet perform extraordinarily, Michael Johnson for example. You often hear the quip "imagine how good he'd be if he could run correctly". The (unusual) style they have developed works so well for them that they have become elite in their field. Teaching them to run like everyone else may actually be a hindrance to these particular athletes

[@ExecutionerHopkins]

​@@malachix780there is no perfect technique. Everybodys body mechanics are unique to them.

[@RodNubianKing]

Jesse Owens has the best RELAXED form I have ever seen! 👏🏾

[@Lonzology]

My fav will always be Asafas running form. PURE MECHANICAL SPEED. He's the definition of how a sprinter should sprint from start to finish.

[@alexsalvi1824]

Yes , with using doping omg.

[@ballerinChrist]

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[@Leonidas-eu9bb]

sprinting mechanics are dependent one the athletes anatomy/physique and strength. that's why we always see different mechanics/styles. For example Oblique Seville and Joe Fanbulleh have very different mechanics probably because of their different body structure. Take Su vs Lyles. they look so much different.

[@sistagoodie]

Start for sure but concerns on the finish 😅.

[@litoxxlito_axx7318]

He doesn’t get enough credit, he was dominating for Jamaica before Usain got there

[@johnwhitfield5376]

OMG...Jesse Owens looked like he was floating on air... Bob Hayes's form was "rocky" but still amazing... He was so strong... He won the 100 in the 1964 Olympics from Lane 1 on a muddy sender track... WOW... Carl Lewis's running style looked silky smooth and effortless to me... And it's truly amazing to watch Yohan Blake's compact running style. He has posted some amazing times in the 100... If Usain Bolt wasn't around he would hold the records in the 100 and 200... All of the guys mentioned are amazing athletes ... A GREAT VIDEO...

[@marijomutavdzic9813]

In 9 seasons from 2008 to 2016, Usain Bolt was the undisputed and untouchable ruler of the sprint disciplines. At 3 Olympic Games and 4 World Championships that took place during that period, he won 6 gold medals in 100 m, 7 gold medals in 200 m, 7 gold medals in 4 x 100 m - a total of 20 gold medals, he is the owner of the current incredible world records in 100 m, 200 m and 4 x 100 m, he broke other people's and his own world records 6 times - achievements that no one has ever had and I doubt that anyone will ever have in the future. Usain Bolt is simply the greatest and best athlete of all time.

[@militantessayons]

But without Jesse Owens Bolt would have never had the opportunity. Jesse Owens the first and only black man to represent Black athleticism on a world stage. Now run tell that

[@Texascudaguy]

Then he retired and got off the PeD and quickly fell to times a highschooler coukd beat.

[@criscrosxxx]

@@militantessayons wtf with the comparison stfu man

[@demo99772]

​@Texascudaguy 🤦‍♂️ur so stupid it's not even funny. After someone has retired, of course they're going to get out of shape because there's no point of training after you've retired. Also, no average high schooler can beat mid 10s, which Usain bolt can still run now

[@ronald3836]

@@militantessayons Jesse Owens wasn't the first black athlete by any stretch. Looking only at the 100m event, Harry Edward won bronze in the 1920 Olympics, Jack London won silver in the 1928 Olympics, and Eddie Tolan and Ralph Metcalfe won gold and silver in the 1932 Olympics. Of course Jesse Owens was a legendary athlete, winning 4 golds in the 1936 Olympics and setting many world records.

[@pkscorpion1433]

Ben Johnson's initial jump start, no body could match that. Absolute legend he was.

[@gennaroscottodivetta3431]

Bullet man!

[@darrenmacwhirter1706]

A machine. He was the first sprinter caught with steroids in his system . He took the fall for many people . Not to say it's right that he used, but so many have and went undetected. Still love the way he blasted out of the blocks and was so far ahead at 50 meters...so much, that he could just cruise to the finish line.

[@CheetoStix14us]

@@darrenmacwhirter1706 yeah but that's unfair to Carl Lewis, we all know Carl Carl the better sprinter any day

[@darrenmacwhirter1706]

@@CheetoStix14us Not really, didn't Carl get caught using Peds too?

[@djo-dji6018]

@@darrenmacwhirter1706 Lewis wasn't caught using steroids though, as far as I remember.

[@tkidd250]

Watching this makes you miss and appreciate the greatness of Usain Bolt

[@littleshadyify]

This just gives me goose bumps. Nimble, powerful und effortless. That's true mastery of human kinetics

[@thisisakshayable]

When I see Asafa Powell and Marcel Jacob run, it feels like they are running on a moving walkway or conveyor belt.. so effortless

[@huskiehuskerson5300]

How Jesse Owens be running like a toddler yet still running that fast lol

[@55cleon]

Smooth & Effortless 👌🏿!! Absolutely No Arm Drive Whatsoever, Yet 10.3 100m On Cinder Tracks. That's Impressive...

[@huskiehuskerson5300]

@@55cleon I know it looks unreal, wonder how fast he would have been if he lives in modern times

[@ModSquads]

@@55cleon Absolutely! It looks almost unreal.

[@qzrnuiqntp]

His style is close to Michael Johnson's one.

[@Dan13Speed]

We are Gods and Goddesses. We have to stop imitating cave dwellings reptiles. They can barely walk or run. Stand up and run like a God and Goddess. Every year their will be a new world record set. Don’t forget we built the pyramids. We can move mountains. All you have to do is withdraw from the miseducation. Withdraw from the bad food and water they are putting out. Breath pure oxygen. Get power from Sunlight and you will have unimaginable power. Reclaim your earth.

[@Athleticigsmoker]

This is such an amazing video thanks for this

[@litoxxlito_axx7318]

Usain will forever be my goat, I don’t care what anyone says or run. His dominance over the time was unprecedented.

[@ericpeek8891]

Jess and Bob so fast yet looked so effortless absolutely amazing...

[@muha8598]

Ben Johnson’s start was unbelievable!

[@jaysmith2858]

I know he didn't concentrate on the 100m for almost all of his career, but I'd like to nominate Michael Johnson. I remember people saying when he first came on the scene that he'd never amount to much using that upright running technique.

[@marcoscarraro3]

Sim. O único próximo a Usain Bolt

[@singleskin-yt3680]

@@marcoscarraro3 no one is close to usain

[@veda7279]

Asafa Powell hands down has the best sprinting action. It’s like textbook perfect form.

[@dave929]

After Bolt did his 9.58 he admitted that the coach wanted to try to correct his form and he hoped to go faster. He did show that in ‘12 when they crushed the 4x100 record.

[@elijahebbert6884]

Usain had great form tho

[@dave929]

@@elijahebbert6884 not in that race, though.

[@elijahebbert6884]

@@dave929 please explain what he did wrong, he had great front side mechanics, high center of mass, vertical force projection, dorsal flexion and heel recovery. literally a check mark in every box. Yeah he was a bit wobbly but that's what happens when one leg is longer than the other. There isn't much to correct

[@dave929]

@@elijahebbert6884 When you watch his ‘09 race where he set the record, he is rocking back and forth. He said after the race that his coach wants to work on his form.

[@mriyefa2196]

After clocking 9.58 Bokt focused so much on his start that he false-started two years later in Daegu.

[@liono510]

Unbelievable that Jessie owens can run like that, almost look like he not lifting his knees up 😳. Almost like he speed walking

[@cirostrizzi3760]

my god i love Maurice Greene’s running style. not the most gracious but his drive phase is pure power

[@ballerinChrist]

TEAM JESUS 💪 🙏 🕊 PRAISE THE LORD SPREAD THE GOSPEL ACCEPT HIM INTO YOUR HEART FOR ETERNITY BEFORE IT IS TOO LATe JESUS LOVES YoU❤

[@ChocStar99]

Yeah thats why he was such a good, consistent 60m runner.

[@odp94aaa]

@@ChocStar99 Amen

[@FREE_WILL_DEFENDER]

Carl Lewis form is damn near perfection

[@oluwaponlekudehinbu3100]

Aside his poor start Carl Lewis would have been considered the sprinter with the greatest technique ever. For that reason, I'll hand it to Justin Gatlin. Technique wise, the 100m Semis at the 2015 World championship, is the most perfect race I have ever seen

[@franzgrafconradvonhotzendo7494]

​@oluwaponlekud 3:27 ehinbu3100 carls form is very flawed he just had good speed maintenance

[@jonjoe21194]

There's something Robotic looking about Jesse Owens arm movements Bob Hayes is really propelling himself with each step like he's jumping forward

[@Editor-dt6sq]

His technique was great. Something close to Jacobs' and Tortu's. Quiet ahead of his time in terms of leg and arm movement.

[@cavaleer]

Not robotic, no wasted motion. Hayes looked like he was working hard. Carl Lewis was the middle ground.

[@lolbruhyeet4644]

@@Editor-dt6sq Hayes or Owens?

[@Editor-dt6sq]

@@lolbruhyeet4644 Oh hohoho...My bad brother, my bad. I was referring to Jesse Owens. I am glad you saw what I sow.

[@lolbruhyeet4644]

@@Editor-dt6sq oh okay man 👌

[@noelgenoway9360]

Donavan Bailey had amazing speed at the end of the race! Great form!!!!

[@natashadickson4819]

4:25 Thank you for including Richard Thompson (Trinidad and Tobago) 🇹🇹

[@TheGhostRises]

I appreciated that too...was also nice to see footage of a young Ato on the track. 😊

[@mriyefa2196]

Carl Lewis had the best movement. A well-elaborated thechnique.

[@Lonzology]

Seriously? He had no arm action. He could run much faster if he had a more powerful swing.

[@michaeljoseph9510]

Drug cheat!!!!!

[@mriyefa2196]

@@michaeljoseph9510 we're talking about techniques here.

[@SelvinMartin]

Asafa Powell had the best technique I’ve ever seen, he floats

[@monarakudumbiya957]

Asafa looks better

[@princesammy7712]

This is the first time I've seen a 2000mt race without skipping.

[@brahimrouchdy9743]

J'etais et suis toujours un mordu de l'athletisme. En voyant ces images je me projette des decennies en arrière. Les jeunes d'aujourd'hui ont de la chance pour voir en vrai ce qui ce passe sur les pistes. Notre generation n'avait droit qu'a des miroirs de sport( dont 1 est spécialisé en athletisme). Il ne faut pas oublier le journal L'équipe. c'etait la decennie 60. Belle époque. Mon prof de français me trairait d " ABRUTI PAR LE SPORT" Et je me mémoriser tous les records. les pistes etaitent en cendres. c'est tout.

[@mr-sam-jax]

damn it ! bolt stride is like flying 😍❤️ the man has got a real deal anatomy !

[@JAllencorp]

With sports, its not just about a perfect form, but a perfect form for your body type and muscles and how you train. I played basketball for most of my life...but if I asked Reggie Miller and steph curry how to shoot, I bet it won't work for me. They have mastered how they shoot for them and know how it works.

[@jamesmbouende-poutcheu1369]

What about Jim Hines? He was the first person to break the 10 second barrier in 100m

[@wayan86]

What is jim hines still alive??

[@ballerinChrist]

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[@johnwhitfield5376]

Jim Hines was amazing... I watched some old videos of him... He would blow the competition away... He truly should have been mentioned.

[@leewright7623]

Carl was my fave as he was a multi disciplined athlete! Edit; I remember Johnson testing positive for steroids 😎

[@sismeo1]

There are two drastically approach schools. After the 60's you can observe a shift between Europeans and Africans sprinters (Africans being trained in Europe often) and North American and Jamaican (carribeans) runners. Euro runners rely on form, while Americans/Jamaicans runners are Power runners . Marcel Jacobs tends to emulate American runners. Power runners tend to dominate.

[@ballerinChrist]

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[@singleskin-yt3680]

Bro everyone focus’s on form ? Other everyone would be running 12 secs and look like chickens

[@goodantics866]

Carl lewis just glides across the track best running style

[@didntwantmyrealnameanymore]

Asafa Powell looked like he was jogging on that 9.72

[@gaddyify]

I always tell the Jamaican track and field fans, that African American track and field has a longer history of dominance in the sport than Jamaica. This video is proof.

[@jordanjordannis2258]

obviously. You're more than 50x their size, so is that really a flex? It's incredible such a small island managed to dominate at all with the size and wealth and larger talent pool of the US

[@tecumseh4095]

Asafa Powell running form is flawless. How did he not dominate with that form.

[@razorr_o]

He was too nervous when it mattered the most

[@cosmicwisdom999]

He was great at the relays, and relays took pressure off the individual because now it is a team thing

[@masterleon40]

Jacobs and Powell are the 2 most techically driven athletes. Both of them are literally the perfect form.

[@cavaleer]

Carl Lewis was absolute perfection.

[@marciamitchell5216]

Or

[@michaeljoseph9510]

The deviant was a drug cheat!!!!!!

[@monarakudumbiya957]

Asafa in fact

[@chauvinallen8649]

Asafa Powell easily the best form ever, as a coach that how you teach ppl to run

[@Niibaah]

Jesse’s run is perfection imo

[@wdfusroy8463]

One more thing; How could anybody not just LOVE Su Bingtao? What an INSPIRATION to all he is going up against world's best sprinters with his much shorter legs ... and still often winning to boot! Can you say SUPERB?

[@israelhm7339]

It’s Su Bingtian and he’s the first Asian to ever run sub 10 seconds. Probably top 5 greatest ever drive phases known to sprinting, he was leading at 20-30 metres almost every race but at 5’8 and short legs it was difficult to stay in front which is probably why he was the 60m record holder for a while

[@actarusgoldrake6264]

La falcata di Carl Lewis è stata, è e sarà la più elegante, affascinante ed aerodinamica nei secoli dei secoli, indipendentemente dalla velocità e dal tempo impiegato! 💪💪💪

[@AllenHanPR]

Cannot compare Jessie Owens to Usain Bolt. There is a huge nutritional factor and advancement in attire. But crazy thing is over the course of 80 years, humans have only improved by less than half a second.

[@hamzahyahya]

I think the 9.58 record will last for a long time and is hard for anyone to break.

[@admilz]

Erriyon Knighton is the only person alive that can compete for that record with how young and fast he already is

[@mallafets]

Not even close. Lewis is the master of sprinting technique. obviously they are all great that is why they were champions.

[@shikharsingh1412]

Carl Lewis omg what an athlete. 😍

[@clarencewright9841]

Jessie Owens and Russian sprinter Borzov set the trend for the right form for sprinting, no wasted energy, at that same period in time the 1930s boxer Joe Louis set the trend for no wasted energy POWER, check it out

[@speeddemon3371]

Textbook form for me was Powell, Ben Johnson, Greene, Tyson Gay, Jacobs, Bolt

[@jonbridge6442]

:) thanks for saying Ben. He was so good, smooth and the start.. oh...

[@smartcookieX]

Jesse Owens did them dirty 😂😂

[@joselitabonin7545]

Donovan ganó la mejor carrera de la historia de los juegos Olímpicos a mí criterio...presten atención que los primeros 20 metros va en último lugar... increíble

[@LISA75_]

Some or the runners look like they are floating along the track and make it look effortless , then others look like every second is like running in quicksand and they fight all the way to the finish line .

[@shango7942]

I'm Jamaican but Jesse Owen is my favorite, so effortless.

[@alexpearce4040]

Asafa?!!

[@cosmicwisdom999]

The meaning of effortlessly is Asafa Powell? He never tensed his body. He just glided as if his feet barely touching the track yet kept his upper body in form

[@kincamell2]

Heavy Gratitude

[@wdfusroy8463]

Amazing! By watching very closely I noticed that all 20 of them are merely using variations of the same basic technique; namely, the VERY old "only one leg goes forward at a time" method!

[@lucianaisidore5229]

Carl Lewis. The G.O.A.T!!!!

[@stevewise1656]

Jesse was running in dirt and Bob Hayes on an ash track. Michael Johnson had a different style, though it worked. Carl Lewis had perfect form.

[@thecheesymango413]

2:27 as he catches him their legs are in perfect sync

[@raulplata3356]

Bolt siempre sera el más grande

[@dscide7996]

Tortu has the nicest arm swing

[@serajacob8278]

So cool 😎

[@sarojkantamohanty6041]

I think JC Owens is one of the best athletes in history who lives a tragic life. The USA doesn't recognise him when he retires. He lives a very low profile life because he was a black .

[@dma968]

i feel like jesse owens sprints like how spock would if he ever was in a running race

[@mzikayise8934]

Total domination

[@jayfusion555]

AFRICANS SINCE DAY 1. KEEP SENDING THOSE MEDALS. lol.

[@davidjohnson3661]

Say what you want we dominating every sport haha💯👍🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@boricuaalma2176]

Absolutely Carl Lewis! Has a very streamlined style of running... For me it's Carl Lewis for the Men and Allyson Felix for the women... I could watch them run for hours! #USA ❤️💙 But I disagree with whoever posted and captioned this video saying that Usain Bolt's running style was "Perfection" 👀🙄😒🤨😳👀

[@natashadickson4819]

Flo Jo (Florence Griffith-Joyner) for the women. Impeccable form.

[@Bahala_Nah]

At th3 start, BOLT runs side to side instead of forward. I think it's a back injury from the past that caused his running side to side

[@FREE_WILL_DEFENDER]

Right I agree bolt form in my opinion held him back. Imagine if he ran like Carl that would easy knock time off his record

[@JustMe-ws2pe]

@@FREE_WILL_DEFENDER bolt had a curvature of the spine and was told he would never make it. Jokes on them.. Will and determination wins again. Everyone has their unique style.

[@deevee9139]

I agree 💯 definitely for me it's Carl Lewis!

[@jonbridge6442]

Ben Jonson was a scapegoat. Such a FAST starter. If he was racing in usains days, it would have been so close. Ben got the boot BEFORE he hit prime and his run was a big WR there. PS all professional athletes dope. Every sport. Ever hear of the most tested athlete ever? His name was lance.

[@cavaleer]

Ummm, NO. Ben needed dope to get what he got.

[@svis6888]

All athletes? ALL???

[@AaravSprints]

@@cavaleer bens record didnt even count

[@Anon.G]

@@svis6888 all athletes at the top of t&f yes

[@svis6888]

@@Anon.G what is t&f already

[@stevenworld3364]

That 9.77 race should have been 9.65 for Justin.

[@abhijitchougule7316]

👑king is there at last 👑

[@MrKarlozz]

Jesse Owens was literally jogging

[@sajsed2]

5:27 that was a battle to the end

[@michaelmooney7341]

Carl lewis perfection..

[@더킬루시퍼]

blake's form looks quite so powerful

[@michaelbedford8017]

What! No Valeri Borzov? One of the best technicians of all time and double sprint (100m,200m) gold medallist at the Munich Olympics.

[@mahakagalichannel290]

Bolt my all time favourite 100m sprinter ✅🙏✅

[@MarMaxGaming]

Easy choice! Haha

[@2dxtreme1]

GOD gave those Brothers pure rocket machinery in their DNA

[@lolbruhyeet4644]

Carl Lewis sprinting form is the most efficient 👍💯

[@JustMe-ws2pe]

I would say Asafa.

[@lolbruhyeet4644]

@@JustMe-ws2pe either Lewis or Powell idk they both efficient.

[@ipreet6850]

Jesse Owens the legend

[@masterr79]

Carl Lewis had perfect technique and was on drugs yet Bolt obliterated him in terms of times he could run That's probably why Lewis made those comments to discredit Bolt by claiming Bolt was on drugs He just couldn't accept that Bolt was a naturally better athlete

[@PEN-N-PAL]

Madden Master: *Does typing that Carl Lewis was on drugs make you feel better about Usain Bolt?*

[@SeymourPettigrew]

Usians build is the prototype for a perfect sprinter.

[@isaac.gbornor2738]

My 2 favorite ,first bolt and second maurice Green ,

[@lucianaisidore5229]

Carl Lewis ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL the way. He's the BEST!!!!! there you have it.

[@thanoojks2261]

All time Hero Jessy Owens

[@myskrillaa]

love bob hayes form the most

[@robertosantosrodriguesdeso992]

Sensacional!!!!

[@danielandrade9081]

USAIN BOLT EL PAPÁ DE TODOS ELLOS

[@thecheesymango413]

All these guys: 🏃🏿 🏃🏾 🏃🏿 The police: 🏃🏼 🏃🏼

[@mellowmonsoon278]

Asafa Powel ... Such class

[@missbill100]

Asafa is pure class!

[@oluwaponlekudehinbu3100]

If every sprinter in their prime had the benefit of modern training/technique, modern footwear and modern tracks, I have this arguable proposition that Bob Hayes would have been the fastest human of all times. He was a monster. Also Calvin Smith, despite his beautiful form, would have done better if he didn't tilt his head backward. Asafa (when not under pressure) Carl Lewis (ignoring his poor start) and Justin Gatlin probably have the best technique of all sprinters

[@casey7411]

Asafa Powell's stride is so beautiful

[@austintgod9621]

Watch Jesse Owens,his upper body doesn't move at all but his legs get so blurry with immense speed.

[@alistairwillock7266]

How about Tyson Gay dropping a 9.69... and getting _GAPPED_ by Bolt. That was the pinnacle right there.

[@gino3286]

imho there must be a more efficient way to run These champions have super bodies There was an intalian runner not tall not particularly powerful and nevertheless able to win a gold medal on 200 meters at Olympics He was Pietro Mennea My feeling is the most of his performance was due to the weird but clearly effective way of running I would like to see a Bolt running with that style Moreover he seemed to run quite fast without big effort His style of running was very peculiar

[@sajsed2]

They really did not give Calvin smith the props he deserve smh

[@mriyefa2196]

C.Smith was a talented athlete indeed - a world record holder on 100 & 2x world champion on 200. But his running style could have been better in my oinion.

[@ryb2189]

Top 3 with the best running form Bolt, Asafa and Marcel.

[@KeitelDOG]

The guy runners up after Usain Bolt 9.58 just got more amazing performance than most champions, and yet was not a champion.

[@jomohector5274]

Asafa Powell Justin Gatlin Tyson gay Maurice Green in that order best technique & form Jessie Owens was nice too, But the Legend Usain Bolt didn’t need technique or form😂he was just Fast as lightening!!

[@JoeTTno7]

Why does jesse owens quality looks better than the others lol

[@Moontondev]

The legend *9.58*

[@malcomegazadar3152]

It easier to call bolt name than to do the things he did