100 meter hurdles Race
- Track
- Hurdles
The 100 metres hurdles is one of the most technically demanding sprint events for women in athletics. It blends explosive speed with precise timing and agile hurdling. The race is run on a straight track with ten evenly spaced hurdles that athletes must clear smoothly without breaking rhythm.
This event challenges sprinters to maintain top speed while executing clean and efficient hurdle clearance, demanding impeccable coordination, rhythm, and control.
Athletes must explode from the blocks and fall into a consistent stride pattern, typically three steps between each hurdle, while maintaining sprint mechanics throughout.
Key Demands and Challenges:
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Fast acceleration to reach the first hurdle with minimum steps.
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Consistent three-step rhythm between hurdles.
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Synchronized arm-leg motion during take-off and landing.
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Clean technique to avoid hitting hurdles and maintain momentum.
Basic laws:
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Distance: 100 metres on a straight track.
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Number of hurdles: 10 hurdles, each 84 cm high.
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Distance to first hurdle: 13 metres; distance between hurdles: 8.5 metres.
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Knocking down hurdles is allowed but slows performance.
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Athletes must remain in their lanes and not interfere with others.
