This page includes links to YouTube videos that capture some of the great track and field performances.
Sprints
Asafa Powell slow motion - start at 4:36. Total relaxation.
Tyson Gay slow motion - start at 15:08. Total lack of relaxation.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price slow motion - start at 5:27.
Wayde van Niekerk - current 400m world record set in the 2016 Olympic final, from the outside lane. Inside him in lanes 6 and 5 were the 2008 and 2012 champions, Merritt and James, both still at the top of their game. Unable to see them, van Niekerk had to set a fast pace, splitting 20.5 at 200m and 31.0 at 300m, both by far the fastest splits ever recorded. Then he maintained his long stride to pull away for the record.
Salwa Eid Naser, 2019 world champion at 400m in 48.14, the fastest time in 34 years.