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Hurdles Start

Title

Sprint Analysis: 30 meters Optojump Next set between the first three hurdles with the Olympic champion, Dyron Robles, in Barcellona

Preface

30 meters Optojump Next has been placed on the athletic track for the analysis of the acceleration and speed capabilities of the 110m Hurdles Olympic champion, Dyron Robles. Reactime system by Lynx has been used as a start training system and connected with Optojump Next. In order to avoid the hurdles, the system setup is as follows:

 
Two webcams have been placed in rear and lateral position.

Video

 
 

Click on the thumbnails to watch the video

Plot Graphs

Some Plot Graphs taken directly from Optojump next Software

Speed

Flight and Contact Times

Step Length

Considerations

  1. Note how Dyron is approaching the hurdles by shortening the step length
  2. Note the short step just beyond the hurdle with the consequent loss of speed