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2. Track spikes - Wikipedia

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   Middle distance spikes are a hybrid of a sprint shoe and a distance shoe, featuring an intermediate level of taper, spike plate rigidity, cushioning and support. Certain middle distance spikes are also popular among hurdlers because they have a relatively steep taper for sprinting and a cushioned heel for landings.

3. Michael Johnson (sprinter) - Wikipedia

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   Sources differ on the exact weight of these shoes; the manufacturer of the spikes claims they weighed 3 ounces (85 g) each, [10] while other sources state each shoe weighed about 94 grams (3.3 oz). [11] The left shoe was a US size 10.5 while the right shoe was a US size 11, to account for Johnson's longer right foot. [10]

4. Sprint (running) - Wikipedia

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   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 in varying sizes. The spikes typically range from 4 mm to 15 mm and come in different styles.

5. Asics Gel-Kayano 14 - Wikipedia

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   Asics saw the rise of running shoes from the 2000s start to make a comeback in fashion and wanted to take a shoe from its lineup to relaunch. At first, the company was going to go with the Gel-Kayano 13 but ultimately it was Kiko Kostadinov who decided to bring back the "Gel-Kayano 14" as its design made it looked faster. [3]

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. Cross country running shoe - Wikipedia

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   For speed workouts, often held on tracks, lighter shoes with less cushioning and support may be used. Racing shoes are lighter (around 5 ounces) and have 4-6 spikes or "pins", which help with traction on hills and wet terrain. They have less cushion than trainers, are less supportive, and often utilize a springy spike plate made of rubber or ...