Track and field legend Usain Bolt might have opened a festering wound in Noah Lyles’ heart with his recent brag. A video from an Insider Track interview has surfaced on the World Athletics X page, where the Jamaican prognosticated the tenure of his records. “Not worried about none of them,” said Bolt nonchalantly. But, his words might have unforeseen implications for Noah Lyles’ contention of the track and field throne.
Noah Lyles has it all to be the next big crowd-puller after Usain Bolt. However, his formal coronation is awaiting that one record-breaking performance that would surpass Bolt’s 9.58 mark. With an emboldened zeal and professional help, Noah Lyles is preparing to deal with a masterstroke in the 2024 season.
Noah Lyles is perfecting his sprinting game
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An eye-opening article in the Men’s Health Magazine’s December 27, online issue pointed out Noah Lyles’ so-called Achilles’ heels. The American superstar has undeniably succeeded in multiple competitions in the force of his raw talent and determination. But there is a flaw with his sprinting stance that has allowed him to gain the top speed of 9.83. Lyles has realized his weakness and sought professional help as a proactive measure.
Ralph Mann, a celebrated biomechanist, has joined his crew and has been using his expertise to help Lyles gather a forceful start. He suggested the use of force plates to redirect the sprinter’s ankle angle to the optimum position to leverage his 300-pound foot force. Mann is using physics and biomechanics to optimize Lyles’ horizontal forces in the initial two strides out of the box.
He is also using Tauter angle tilts in conjunction with the force plates to rectify his center of gravity, which would reduce the action of friction. Above all, Ralph Mann utilizes slow-motion video to gather action-driven data about his innovative training program. Before anyone scraps this as technobabble, this is what Usain Bolt had to say on the 100m contention.
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Usain Bolt’s 100m verdict
Following the brash comment on the Insider Track interview, Usain Bolt continued the swagger with more harsh truths. As the fastest man on earth, the Jamaican legend propounded the need for technique rather than just talent. He said, “I really don’t know. I think the 100m is going to be harder because it’s quicker and if you make a mistake during the race, you’re not going to get it. So, it’s a lot more technical. So, I think maybe the 100m is going to go last”.
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Bolt’s predilection for technique was picked up by Noah Lyles in recent days. It’s a number game for him now. Especially after the sting of losing the 100m to fellow American Christian Coleman, Noah Lyles is in no way underestimating the function of technique in the 100m race.
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