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2. Track spikes - Wikipedia

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   There is considerable variation among track shoes depending on their intended use within the sport of track and field. Sprint spikes generally have a very stiff spike plate with the greatest number of spike wells. The taper is highest and most rigid in sprint spikes, maximizing the efficiency of energy transfer with each stride.

3. The Best Track Spikes of 2022, Reviewed - AOL

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4. Sprint (running) - Wikipedia

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   Sprinting spikes are typically designed to be lightweight, with a minimal cushion on the heels and a plate on the forefoot to keep the runner on the toes of each foot. The spike plate will typically have the maximum number of holes for metal spikes to be inserted to keep a proper grip on the track surface. These metal removable spikes also come ...

5. Runners wearing Nike 'super shoes' dominated in the ... - AOL

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   That foam, coupled with stiff plates that help sprinters run on their toes, can make for faster race times. Of the 11 men's individual track events in Tokyo, Nike swept the podium in three.

6. Starting blocks - Wikipedia

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   In some amateur settings, such as high school track, since block slippage is much more common due to lower quality track surface material and/or starting blocks' spike quality, it is a commonly accepted practice to allow another person (usually a teammate) to sit on the ground behind the starting block and place their feet behind each block ...

7. Mondotrack - Wikipedia

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   Compression (Christmas tree) spikes and 6mm (1/4in) pyramid spikes are promoted for use on Mondotracks. These spikes will not damage the track. Needle spikes however, will damage the track. The thin-sharp pointed needle spikes allow the spike to penetrate the surface which can rupture and degrade the track over time. [10]