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The 100 meter dash is an all out sprint. Nothing is held back the entire race. The start can often be the end of the race. A great start is the difference between first and last place especially when it cames to an evenly matched field of sprinter, like you see at distrists on up to state.

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Greats: Carol Lewis

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Carl Lewis' achievements are unprecedented in track and field: He is one of two athletes (the other being Paavo Nurmi) to win nine Olympic gold medals. Similarly, he is one of two (the other being Al Oerter) to win four golds in the same event. He also won 10 medals, including eight golds, at the World Outdoor Championships, the most by any athlete in the world.

Nike Men's Monster Fly

Shawn Crawford's shoe in the 2004 Olympic Games. The Nike Monster Fly is designed for the elite level 100 meter sprinter looking for a sprint spike with the latest in innovative technology that supports the foot and enhances performance like no other spike. Lean and light synthetic one-piece vamp creates perfect forefoot lock down for power transfer. Forefoot support band integrated into the upper for adjustable fit and stability over the spike plate. Open mesh panel creates breathability and reduces weight. Phylon™ wedge midsole. Full-length nylon plate provides support. Aggressive seven permanent compression pins add traction in a lightweight package. Two-column Nike Shox™ support piece under the heel supports the foot and provides correct sprinting form and foot position. Wt. 7.8 oz.

Growing up in Willingboro, N.J., Lewis came from an athletic family, and yet he blossomed late in his high school career. In his senior year, he improved his personal best in the long jump by almost a foot, from 25' 9" to 26' 8" and ranked number five in the world. The following year, as a freshman at the University of Houston, he qualified for the Olympic team in the long jump. Because of the U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympics, Lewis had to wait four years for his Olympic glory. By 1984, he had already ranked number one in the world in both the 100 meters and long jump for three consecutive years. In Los Angeles, he matched Jesse Owens' 1936 feat with four gold medals in the same events -- the 100m, 200m, long jump and 4x100m relay. At the 1988 Olympics, he won the 100 meters and long jump. In 1992, he again won the long jump as well as the 4x100m, anchoring the U.S. team to a world record of 37.40. In 1996, in his final Olympics, Lewis had a dramatic farewell, winning his fourth-consecutive gold medal in the long jump.

Nike Women's Zoom Lisista

The Nike Zoom Lisista track shoe is designed for the female sprinter looking for a lightweight spike for a variety of sprinting events. Skeletal synthetic frame provides support in a minimal and lightweight package. large mesh panels add breathability. Lightweight contoured and thin wedge of Phylon™ midsole. Flexible, yet supportive five-spike plate with configured leaf spring support system under forefoot. Wt. 4.8 oz.

Greats: Florence Griffith Joyner

Affectionately known as FloJo, the flamboyant sprinter captivated audiences at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul when she won three gold medals (plus a silver), setting two world records in the process.
Even after her death of a heart seizure in 1998, Griffith Joyner remains the fastest woman in history as the world-record holder in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Since 1988, when she set the 100-meter mark of 10.49 seconds in the quarterfinals of the Olympic trials, no other woman has even broken the 10.60-second barrier.

"I don't play around. I want to get on the track, get the job done and get off."

Nike Men's Pro Vent Tight Short Sleeve Crew

Performance base-layer top that's lightweight and cool to the touch. Tubular seamless body construction. Knit-in mesh panels under arms and at back neck. Flat stitching at seams. Swoosh design trademark heat transfer at left chest. Dri-FIT® 74% polyester/14% nylon/12% spandex jersey.

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Nike Women's Pace Long Sport Top

Set your pace with the Nike Pace Sport Top. The perfect choice for cooling, comfort and compression, every runner will be satisfied with this sleek top. Mesh inlays under the bust and across the back provide ventilation in high heat zones, while Dri-FIT® wicks moisture for added cooling. Other features include an inner bra for support, reflective heat transfer for visibility, and Swoosh embroidered at center front. Dri-FIT® 88% polyester/12% spandex jersey with Dri-FIT® 80% polyester/20% spandex circular knit mesh inset. Inner bra is 81% nylon/19% spandex warp knit mesh. Bra cups are 92% polyester/8% spandex plain jersey. Imported.

Where to get it:
» Niketown
» Nike.com
» Footlocker
» Eastbay
» Ernst Sporting Goods
» Dick's Sporting Goods

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