Fundamentals
Science of Speed
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This sprinting event is run on a curve and straightaway and is exactly one lap around an outdoor track.
What is the 400m
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This phase of a sprint race focuses on explosive power out of the starting blocks and typically lasts the first 30 meters.
What is the drive phase
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Before joining the Big East, UConn competed in this conference from 2013–2020, winning multiple track & field titles.
What is the AAC (American Athletic Conferance)
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Where is Dante now? Probably writing one of these kinds of poems.
What is a haiku
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This Past member shall never be forgotten while I am still here, a former father, a Frat President, and a current Flight Attendant.
Who is Michael Fullman
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In this field event, athletes must clear a horizontal bar without knocking it off, using techniques like the Fosbury Flop.
What is high jump
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This Leg muscle, as per a red bull study, was cited as the most important muscle for long-distance running as it generates massive force during the push-off phase. I also happened to tear mine in high school.
What is the Gastrocnemius.
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This on-campus facility, opened in 1990, has served as the primary home for UConn’s outdoor track & field competitions.
What is the George J Sherman
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Where is Stephen Now? Probably fighting with this former Frat legend.
Who is Ben Yee
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This Past member, had the sweetest of Mothers who would always bake for our meets.
Who is April Davis.
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In relay races, this 20-meter area is where the baton must be legally passed from one runner to the next.
What is the exchange zone
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This piece of equipment, required in events like the 100m and 400m, contains adjustable footplates to help sprinters maximize force at the start.
What are Starting Blocks
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This is the famous saying, said by the goat of South dining hall, about every 5 minutes
What is Soup Doup Woo!
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Where is this GAC participant, a former hurdler who was totally chill and gives out lessons on how to talk to women.
Who is Eddie Alarcon
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This Past member was my TA last semester and could easily be found at Teds or Huskies.
Who is Leah Plummer
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This object, known to cause an outburst is a fundamental part of the Steeplechase and goes by this name
What is the Water Barrier
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This energy system primarily fuels a 100-meter dash, relying on stored ATP and phosphocreatine for short bursts of power.
What is the ATP-PC (phosphagen) system?
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This, as per a 2025 poll, is the most popular drink at the finest establishment on campus, Ted's. Be Specific.
What is the Pink Beaver
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Where is Nat now? Probably in this country, of which he calls home.
What is Australia.
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This former member was with us as recently as last fall.
Who is Kaila Lujambio
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This rarely contested indoor track event, officially recognized by World Athletics, combines four events—60m, long jump, shot put, and high jump—and is considered the men’s equivalent of the women’s indoor pentathlon.
What is the indoor tetrathlon
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This biomechanical term refers to the number of steps a runner takes per minute and is a key factor in sprint performance.
What is Stride Frequency
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This UConn alum earned a silver medal in the 4×100m relay at the 2012 London Olympics while representing Jamaica.
Who is Kimberly Williams
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Where is Chase Mack now? Probably at his job with this pharmaceutical company.
What is Pfizer.
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Who is Ben Bruciati