Sprinteuses

Sprinteuses are female athletes who specialize in sprinting events in track and field, typically focusing on short distances such as 60 meters indoors, 100 meters and 200 meters outdoors, as well as the 4x100 meter relay. They are distinguished by explosive speed, fast starts, and the ability to sustain high velocity for short periods.

In competition, sprinteuses contend in national championships, World Championships, and the Olympic Games. The events test acceleration, reaction time, top speed, and speed endurance; training combines technical work with strength and conditioning, along with careful consideration of recovery and injury prevention.

History and notable figures: The history of sprinteuses includes records and breakthroughs by athletes such as Florence Griffith Joyner, who set long-standing world records in the 1980s, and more recent Olympic and world champions from Jamaica and other nations, such as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Veronica Campbell-Brown, and Merlene Ottey. Their achievements have raised the profile of women’s sprinting and helped push for greater investment, visibility, and development of the sport.

Records and governance: The sport is governed internationally by World Athletics; sprinter records are tracked and subjected to standard doping controls. Advances in track surfaces, starting blocks, and athletic technology have contributed to faster times, while training methods continue to evolve to maximize speed, power, and technique.