High-intensity sprinting can boost metabolism and fat burn for up to 36 hours through a process called EPOC, which increases resting energy expenditure after strenuous activity. While effective, sprinting should be part of a balanced regimen and performed gradually to avoid injury, as it stimulates hormonal and metabolic responses that aid in fat loss and insulin sensitivity, but it is not a quick fix for weight loss.
A study found that using simple, environment-focused word cues can instantly improve sprint speed in elite teenage athletes by about three percentage points, highlighting the power of external focus instructions in sports performance.
Sixteen-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout has broken the country's longstanding men's 200m record, previously held by Peter Norman since the 1968 Olympics, by running a time of 20.04 seconds at the All-Schools Championships in Brisbane. Gout, who is now the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200m, has drawn comparisons to Usain Bolt and holds the new Oceania 200m record. His achievement comes just a day after recording the fourth fastest under-18 100m time in history.
Gout Gout, a 16-year-old Australian sprinter, is making waves in athletics with record-breaking performances. At the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships, he ran a wind-assisted 10.04 seconds in the 100m heats and a legitimate 10.17 seconds in the final, placing him sixth on the all-time list for under-18s. Gout also broke the 200m national record with a time of 20.04 seconds. Born to South Sudanese immigrants, Gout is drawing comparisons to Usain Bolt and aims to compete in future World Championships and Olympics.
Australian teenage sprinter Gout Gout ran the fourth-fastest under-18 100m time in history with a wind-assisted 10.04 seconds at the All-Schools Athletics Championships in Queensland. Although the time doesn't count for official records, it is the fourth-fastest by an Australian sprinter of any age. Gout later set a legal time of 10.17 seconds, breaking the Australian under-18 record. The 16-year-old, who has drawn comparisons to Usain Bolt, is set to train with Noah Lyles and aims to qualify for the Tokyo World Championships.
Dutch cyclist Jeffrey Hoogland recently broke the 1km track world record but ended up vomiting into a bin after the intense effort. The phenomenon known as "exercise-induced vomiting" has various triggers, including nutritional, pharmacological, environmental, and psychological factors. One possible cause could be the use of sodium bicarbonate as a pre-race booster, which can lead to bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Another factor could be the rise in lactate levels during high-intensity exercise, which is associated with nausea. Hormonal changes, fasting, caffeine, poor food timing, and altitude exposure can also contribute to exercise-induced vomiting.
Noah Lyles wins the men's 200m at the track world championships with a time of 19.52 seconds, becoming the first man to win the sprint double since Usain Bolt in 2015. Lyles had hoped to break Bolt's world record but was satisfied with his performance given the challenging conditions and his busy schedule. Shericka Jackson of Jamaica breaks the championship record in the women's 200m, running the second-fastest time in history (21.41 seconds), ahead of Americans Gabby Thomas and Sha'Carri Richardson.
Noah Lyles secures a double gold at the world championships by winning the 200 meters, becoming the first male sprinter since Usain Bolt to achieve this feat. Although Lyles fell short of breaking Bolt's world record, he remains determined to do so in the future. With three consecutive 200-meter world titles and five world championship gold medals overall, Lyles is now setting his sights on the Paris Olympics to solidify his status as one of the sport's greats.
Noah Lyles becomes the first man since Usain Bolt in 2015 to win the 100-200 sprint double at the World Championships, securing his third straight world championship in the 200-meter race with a time of 19.52 seconds. Shericka Jackson of Jamaica runs the second-fastest time in history, winning the women's 200-meter race with a time of 21.41 seconds. Lyles aims to transcend the sport and reach superstar status at the Olympics, while Jackson eyes breaking Florence Griffith-Joyner's 35-year-old record.
Noah Lyles successfully defended his 200m world title at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, adding to his 100m crown. He finished with a time of 19.51 seconds, ahead of teammate Erriyon Knighton who took silver. Letsile Tebogo of Botswana won the bronze medal. Lyles could potentially win a third gold in the 4x100m relay.
U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles won the gold medal in the 100-meter men's race at the World Athletics Championships, putting him one race away from tying Usain Bolt's record. Lyles, known for his success in the 200-meter race, finished with a time of 9.83 seconds, solidifying his position as the world's top sprinter. He aims to become the first man since Bolt to win both the 100-meter and 200-meter races at Worlds. Lyles will compete in the 200-meter race later this week in Budapest.
Noah Lyles defied doubters and won the 100-meter world title at the world championships in Budapest, Hungary, with a time of 9.83 seconds. Lyles aims to become the first man since Usain Bolt to complete the 100-200 double at the Olympics and world championships. The 26-year-old American sprinter is determined to add excitement and fire back to the sprint game, which has lacked dominant figures since Bolt's retirement. Lyles, known for his wit and outspokenness, has set ambitious goals for himself, including breaking Bolt's world records in the 100 and 200 meters. He is considered a rising star in the sport and hopes to bring more attention to track and field.
Sha'Carri Richardson wins the 100-meter title at the U.S. championships, two years after her national title was stripped due to a doping violation. Richardson ran a time of 10.82 seconds and expressed her readiness for the upcoming world championships. Cravont Charleston pulled an upset in the men's 100-meter event, while Noah Lyles finished third despite recovering from COVID. Other winners included Anna Hall, Harrison Williams, Vashti Cunningham, and Donald Scott in their respective events.
The recent death of Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie's mother highlights the maternal mortality crisis in the US, where black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. Bowie's mother died from complications related to a C-section, which is a common procedure that can lead to serious health risks. Experts say that systemic racism and inadequate healthcare access are major factors contributing to this crisis.
Jim Hines, the first man to run 100m in under 10 seconds and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, has died at the age of 76. Hines' world record of 9.95 seconds in the 100m event lasted for 15 years, until it was broken in 1983. He also won the 4x100m in a world record time at the same Olympics. After his track career, Hines played in the NFL for two years.
