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ATG - Speed Truth 5 of 5

Ben PatrickSep 3, 2026

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Sprint ability at any age has real-life value — a 72-year-old woman running uphill with a 4-year-old is the clearest proof.

Key takeaways

Bolt needed only 41 steps for 100m; Su Bingtian needed 47 despite fastest-ever start

Bolt needed only 41 steps for 100m; Su Bingtian needed 47 despite fastest-ever start

  • Bolt (6'5") wins on stride length; Su (5'8") wins on acceleration — different body types optimize different phases of speed

A 72-year-old regained the ability to sprint and chase a 4-year-old uphill

A 72-year-old regained the ability to sprint and chase a 4-year-old uphill

  • ATG training restored sprint capacity in a non-athlete senior, enabling spontaneous physical play with grandchildren

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In this piece

  1. Elite Speed as a Contrast to Personal Starting Points
  2. Personal Stakes: Why Speed Improvement Matters Beyond Competition
  3. Series Conclusion: Individual Goals Over Comparative Performance

“Bolt is 6'5". Su is 5'8".”

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