I have a tall friend who thinks he can run faster than a short kid. I was wondering if he has and advantage because his legs are longer, and he can take longer stride.
2006-09-07 09:57:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
Since a tall person's leg can extend further than a short person's leg it gives them an advantage when it comes to distance covered.
2006-09-07 10:24:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in high school nobody thought I could run fast because I am short. I beat every tall guy who ever thought I was slow. I was on the track team and did pretty well. I don't think tall people have any advantage.
2006-09-07 10:19:38 · answer #2 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's sort of true. I am pretty tall and i use to run track. When i ran i did take longer steps but short people (on my team) moved there legs quicker...but i am a pretty fast runner they never beat me....hope this helps
2006-09-07 10:06:23 · answer #3 · answered by Cheesy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes I guess, it really depends on WHO it is. i wouldn't underestimate a short guy, or overestimate a tall guy. if everybody was built the same, the tall people WOULD have an advantage....but not everyone is built the same...I'm prety tall, and i'm a pretty slow sprinter. Its almost allll natural.
2006-09-07 13:08:21 · answer #4 · answered by Instant. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no only if he has longer more MUSCULAR legs
2006-09-07 10:03:45 · answer #5 · answered by kpajamas613 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yupp
2006-09-07 10:00:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so....
2006-09-07 10:00:21 · answer #7 · answered by Jenny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋