The Overlooked Winning Strategy

Herb McKenley was Jamaica's first superstar. He set multiple world records for the 400 meters and reached the Olympic finals in the 100, 200, and 400 meters. He revolutionized the 400 meters from a middle distance race into what it looks today.

[@marmackk]

Herb ,Arthur, George and Les.The JamaIcan pioneers of sprinting and Olympic heroes

[@dorrettrichardson5316]

I am so Proud of my JAMAICAN people's one JAMAICAN LOVE 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@MrTrackman100]

So relaxation is crucial.

[@TheWayToWin]

absolutely

[@_Cuttlefish]

@@TheWayToWinI’m a little confused by being relaxed. Is it your upper body that needs to be relaxed? Or is it lower body or both?

[@TheWayToWin]

@@_Cuttlefish On the channel, you'll find numerous videos devoted to relaxation. In brief, relaxation means contracting specific muscles when you hit the ground and then quickly relaxing them to prepare for the next cycle.

[@sportscircle345]

Very nice and informative video

[@TheWayToWin]

thank you for watching!

[@henrybrowne7248]

I'm so glad you covered these early greats. Amazing how quickly Jamaica stepped up to the world stage. Beautiful footage! Btw, I believe you mean the 4x4 on July 26-7 at 3:49.

[@TheWayToWin]

thanks for watching!

[@rjh6037]

Clearly the Jamaicans have forgotten their own secrets.

[@gmaxsfoodfitness3035]

I was never taught these but I'm learning now. -from a Jamaican born in Europe and raised in the US

[@dennisrobinson8008]

didn't know JA was way ahead of its time at 400m.

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

It's what they were known for. Don Quarrie was their first 100/200 star. Bolt started out at 400!

[@dennisrobinson8008]

46 on cinders

[@Trizzer89]

All of the best 400 times are fast starts

[@TheWayToWin]

The best 400m times are achieved in races with the most efficient acceleration, where you run with enough speed but use the least amount of energy

[@jaymarcusd]

My relative. George Rhoden

[@TheWayToWin]

That's really cool! You must be very proud.

[@andycano5756]

Slow