Usain Bolt Research Paper

Why did I choose this?
I chose track as my topic, since it's a recently discovered passion. Usain Bolt immediately pops into my head because he is considered the world's fastest sprinter. In running, multiple articles debate about posture, technique, how to accomplish your fastest times, etc. I have been encountering these over time, the “correct running technique” or the “correct running form”, something along these lines. I will be comparing and analyzing these forms and techniques with how I see Usain Bolt sprinting, learn the physics of the body while running, and will be trying to figure out what factors make Usain Bolt titled “World's Fastest Man”.
Basic Information
Usain Bolt is 6’5 tall weighing at 207 pounds. He has a record time of 9.58 seconds, with a speed of 12.2 meters per second, 40 feet per second, or 27.7 miles per hour.
Usain Bolt takes around 41 steps, traveling 2 ½ meter per step during the 100m dash.
Speed is determined by how much force is being applied on the ground while stepping. This can be explained by Newton’s Third Law of Motion. When you step, your foot is applying force behind you, and with Newton’s Third Law, the reaction force is pushing you forward. Usain Bolt is reportedly applying 900 pounds of pressure …show more content…
However, we are taught to look down at our feet as we are running. This gets us into the form which we call “driving”. Head down, on your toes, and leaning forward. This minimizes air resistance and the time you’re on the ground as well as gives you forward momentum. The second checkpoint tells you to run with your arms straight, and this is true. If you stand straight and swing your arms front and back, you will notice it is naturally swinging at an angle, inward, and it will go outward once it passes your body. Meaning if you are running, your arms are bound to swing across your body, creating horizontal momentum, taking away from forward

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