50-Meter Interval Splits
| Interval |
Split (s) |
Cum. Time |
Avg Speed |
Zone Dynamics |
Velocity Profile (m/s) vs Distance
100m Dash
vs
200m Sprint Double
Centrifugal Mechanics on the Bend:
In the 200m, runners experience lateral acceleration a_c = v² / R on the turn. In Lane 1 (R ≈ 36.5m), a sprinter moving at 10 m/s experiences ~0.28G of lateral force, forcing ground contact vectors to divert from pure forward thrust.
The Sprint Double Physiology:
Amy Hunt's gold sprint double demands balancing the phosphagen system (ATP-CP) in the explosive 100m with glycolytic lactic capacity over 200m. Reaching top speed too early on the bend can trigger an aggressive anaerobic fade on the final 40m home straight.
Double Comparative Matrix
| Attribute |
100m Dash |
200m Gold |
| Max Speed |
10.45 m/s |
10.22 m/s |
| Curve Load |
0.00 G (Straight) |
0.24 G (Turn) |
| Finish Time |
11.08 s |
22.12 s |
| Energy Profile |
95% Anaerobic Alactic |
70% Alactic / 30% Glycolytic |