Title: What Size Spikes Are for Sprinting? | Livestrong.com
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What Size Spikes Are for Sprinting?
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Sprint Events
Sprint Spike Design
Length, Style and Number of Spikes
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Track and field athletes need specific shoes for the different track events. For example, sprinting spikes are completely different from the shoes jumpers or distance runners wear. Sprinting spikes are specifically designed to be lightweight and flexible for the speed demands of sprint events. Video of the Day
Sprint Events
Sprinting events are considered to be running events of 400 meters or less. These include the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dash for outdoor events. There are some variations in those distances for indoor events. Hurdling events may be considered sprint events as well. Hurdling events include the 100- and 400-meter hurdles, and the 110-meter high hurdles. Most athletes who compete in these events wear a sprinting spike or cleat.