Relay Race Training
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
"20.71 seconds. Yue Zhao has made a lot of progress again; he has exceeded my expectations. Good job, Dai Li!" Li Xue was satisfied with Yue Zhao's performance.
"Next, Yue Zhao's training plan needs to be adjusted," said Li Xue. "Add some relay race training."
Dai Li nodded. To sprinters in the Asian Games, the 4x100m relay race was one of their tasks. Therefore, before the game started, the national team assembled sprinters to make relay race special training.
To win in a relay race, speed was not the key factor. Sending the four quickest sprinters could not guarantee a medal.
One lap on a standard track was 400 meters long, 160 meters of which were straight, while the other 240 meters were curved. Among the four runners in a 4x100m relay race, the first and third legs (runners) were required to run the bend every time. Both of those athletes had to have outstanding curve techniques.