Hurdles Start
Title
Sprint Analysis : 30 meters Optojump Next set between the first 3 hurdles with the Olympic champion Dyron Robles in Barcellona
Preface
30 meters Optojump Next have been placed on 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. The setup of the system has been the following one in order to avoid the hurdles:

Two webcams have been placed in rear and lateral position.
Video
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Plot Graphs
Some Plot Graphs taken directly from Optojump next Software
Speed
Flight and Contact Times
Step Length
Considerations
- Note how Dyron is approaching the hurdles by shortening the step length
- Note the short step just bejond the hurdle with the consequent loose of speed