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re: Will we ever see an under 4 second 40 yard dash?
Posted on 2/24/13 at 10:16 am to Sophandros
Posted on 2/24/13 at 10:16 am to Sophandros
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Bolt's not the fastest guy out of the blocks.
I thought the 40 was timed on the runners start?
Or do you just mean that he doesn't get a quick start?
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Posted on 2/24/13 at 10:41 am to Powerman
Not in our lifetime. Humans will need much more time to evolve before this becomes a possibility. Considering it takes about 30 meters to reach full speed, someone would basically have to be genetically engineered to achieve maximum speed immediately to achieve a sub-4.0 second 40-meter dash. The ability of humans to resist inertia will never be compensated, so, the question is can someone achieve a higher fastest possible speed. With a WR in the 100-meter dash at 9.69, until man can break 9.2 seconds, I don't see this being possible. And I do not anticipate on that being done anytime soon either.
Posted on 2/24/13 at 10:42 am to Powerman
He doesn't have a quick start.
Posted on 2/24/13 at 10:43 am to Powerman
quote:
Or do you just mean that he doesn't get a quick start?
This
He is over 6' I think 6'3". It takes him longer to get up to speed than others, which obviously doesn't translate to fast 40 times
This post was edited on 2/24/13 at 10:45 am
Posted on 2/24/13 at 10:44 am to Sophandros
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He doesn't have a quick start.
Interesting point. In track and field, isn't there a rule that states a reaction time may not be less than .33 seconds? Therefore, reaction speed cannot be a variable that lowers this time. It is strictly can man acheive maximum speed faster than he is now...and, by about 50%?
Posted on 2/24/13 at 10:50 am to Tmacelroy12
quote:Bolt? He is generally listed at 6'5".
He is over 6' I think 6'3".
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