Abel Jordán, a young Spanish athlete, faces the US university finals this week. His goal is to surpass Bruno Hortelano's 10.06 seconds, set in 2016. The competition promises to be intense, and the Spaniard arrives in a form that could spring a surprise.
The technical factor: shoes and biomechanics 🏃♂️
Jordán's success depends not only on his talent. Technology plays a key role. Shoes with carbon fiber plates, such as the Nike Superfly, offer superior energy return. Additionally, biomechanical analysis in the lab has adjusted his stride and starting block exit. The altitude of the university track and ambient temperature are also factors monitored to optimize performance.
The record that won't belong to another ⏱️
If Jordán achieves 10.05 seconds, the record will remain Spanish, but held by someone else. Hortelano, now dedicated to other pursuits, might watch the clock with nostalgia. Meanwhile, Spanish fans already wonder if the new record will hold until the next university final. The history of Spanish athletics is written in tenths of a second.