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Biological movement variability during the sprint start: Performance enhancement or hindrance?

Elizabeth J. Bradshaw School of Exercise Science, Centre of Physical Activity Across the Lifespan, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Peter S. Maulder Division of Sport and Recreation, Institute of Sport and Recreation Research New Zealand, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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Justin W.L. Keogh Division of Sport and Recreation, Institute of Sport and Recreation Research New Zealand, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
Pages 246-260 | Published online: 28 Aug 2007

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