Changes in biomechanical parameters of the running stride of highly qualified female athletes in the 800 m distance during competition

The purpose of the study – to assess the dynamics of biomechanical parameters of the 800 m running technique during the distance completion by highly qualified female athletes in a competitive setting. Research methods and organization. Using high-speed (250 frames per second) video recording, the characteristics of running technique (duration of phases, length, and speed of running strides) were calculated. The video recording was conducted on straight sections of the distance at four points, 200 m apart from each other. Research results and conclusions. The dynamics of biomechanical parameters of the 800 m running technique of 18 highly qualified athletes in competition conditions have been determined. Throughout the distance, the duration of the support phase increases, while the duration of the flight phase, speed, and length of running strides decrease. The dynamics of running stride indicators in women correspond to similar data in middle-distance male runners in the 800 m event.