--- product_id: 677625276 title: "The Mechanics of Sprinting and Hurdling" price: "€ 97.38" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/677625276-the-mechanics-of-sprinting-and-hurdling store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Olympic medalist author expertise 40+ years of elite athlete data Comprehensive biomechanical analysis The Mechanics of Sprinting and Hurdling **Price:** € 97.38 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏃‍♂️ Unlock the science behind speed and soar past your limits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Mechanics of Sprinting and Hurdling - **How much does it cost?** € 97.38 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/677625276-the-mechanics-of-sprinting-and-hurdling) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Authored by a Legend:** Written by Dr. Ralph Mann, Olympic silver medalist and Hall of Famer, ensuring unmatched authority. - • **Decades of Elite Data:** Leverage insights from 40+ years analyzing top sprinters and hurdlers worldwide. - • **Cutting-Edge Biomechanics:** Includes the latest research on sprint mechanics, start techniques, hurdles, and fatigue impact. - • **Statistically Driven Insights:** Dr. Amber Murphy’s expert data analysis refines performance variables for actionable coaching. - • **Essential for Coaches & Athletes:** The definitive guide trusted by elite coaches to elevate training and competitive edge. ## Overview The Mechanics of Sprinting and Hurdling is a groundbreaking paperback authored by Olympic medalist and biomechanics pioneer Dr. Ralph Mann, updated with 40+ years of elite athlete data and advanced statistical analysis by Dr. Amber Murphy. This authoritative guide delivers comprehensive insights into sprint and hurdle performance, making it an indispensable resource for coaches and athletes aiming to optimize training and dominate the track. ## Description Dr. Ralph Mann is a pioneer in conducting sports research, and using these results to produce computer-based teaching technology. An authority in the field of Sport Biomechanics, Dr. Mann has become a leader in analyzing the performance of top amateur and professional athletes. A world class track athlete himself, Dr. Mann won 5 national championships and 3 collegiate championships in the hurdles. He set the world record in the intermediate hurdles, was ranked number one in the world numerous times, and won several international titles. In the 1972 Munich Games, he won the Olympic Silver Medal in the 400 Meter Hurdles. In 2015 he was elected to the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame. In 1982, Dr. Mann was one of the six individuals that created the Elite Athlete Program that brought Sports Science to USA Track and Field. Since that time, he has served as a consultant to USATF for the Elite Sprint and Hurdle Program. Virtually every Elite US sprinter and hurdler during this time period has been biomechanically analyzed, with the goal of understanding the characteristics of the great sprinters and hurdlers. This information has been used to evaluate and improve the performance of every one of these athletes since the program's inception. This book contains the findings of this unique effort. Dr. Amber Murphy has been researching Sprinting and Hurdling for over 30 years. During that time, she has performed the data collection and analysis of thousands of elite athletes. Her expertise in statistics has led to the constant improvement of the results presented in. This edition represents a major update in the research effort on Sprinting and Hurdling, including an update of all of the performance variables to include every athlete analyzed over the past 40 years; the addition of several new variables; new insights into the Mechanics of the Sprint, Start, and Hurdles; as well as a re-evaluation of the importance of Fatigue. Review: La bibbia per un tecnico di atletica leggera. - Mann ha scritto la bibbia, per velocisti e ostacolisti. È un testo che tutti i coach di atletica leggera dovrebbero leggere, possedere, e continuare a consultare regolarmente nel tempo. Review: Muito bom - Muito bom e abrangente! ## Features - Binding: paperback - Language: english - Manufacturer: Independently published - Brand: Independently published - Publication date: 2024-06-12T00:00:01Z ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #149,155 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #340 in Sports Coaching | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 141 Reviews | ## Images ![The Mechanics of Sprinting and Hurdling - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518bIf6t9BL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ La bibbia per un tecnico di atletica leggera. *by F***A on 22 February 2025* Mann ha scritto la bibbia, per velocisti e ostacolisti. È un testo che tutti i coach di atletica leggera dovrebbero leggere, possedere, e continuare a consultare regolarmente nel tempo. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Muito bom *by C***S on 22 April 2025* Muito bom e abrangente! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goed boek voor de serieuze sprinttrainer *by G***R on 23 April 2025* Goed boek waar je echt mee de diepte in kan gaan. De schrijver van dit boek is ook de performance trainer van Noah Lyles. 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