Spain already has its 13 representatives for the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun. Names like Moha Attaoui, Mariano García, or Jaël-Sakura Bestué are part of a delegation seeking the podium. Beyond physical talent, their preparation has integrated a cutting-edge tool: 3D technology. Three-dimensional biomechanical analysis has become a fundamental ally for optimizing every movement, from the 60-meter start to hurdle technique or middle-distance strategy.
3D Biomechanics: optimizing technique and preventing injuries 🏃♂️
3D simulation and reconstruction of movement allows coaches and athletes to dissect technique with millimeter precision. For a hurdler like Enrique Llopis or Asier Martínez, the hip trajectory, hurdle approach angle, and synchronization of arms and legs are analyzed. In middle-distance runners like García or Attaoui, stride efficiency and running economy are studied. These digital models not only aim to gain hundredths of a second but also identify joint stress patterns that could lead to injuries, allowing technical gestures and training loads to be adjusted preventively and personalized.
Beyond training: strategy and competitive visualization 🧠
The application of 3D technology goes beyond individual training. It allows recreating competition scenarios, simulating the presence of rivals, and analyzing race tactics in a virtual environment. For the Spanish athletes facing the world stage in Torun, this visualization and strategic analysis capability provides a mental and tactical advantage. Preparation is no longer limited to running on a track but involves experiencing and anticipating the competition in a digital space analyzed in detail, where every decision can be simulated and perfected before stepping onto the real track.
How is the Spanish athletics team using 3D scanning and modeling to analyze and perfect the biomechanics of its athletes for the World Championships?
(P.S.: reconstructing a goal in 3D is easy, the hard part is making it not look like it was scored with the leg of a Lego doll)