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3 of 12 pages: The Sprint Races - Sports Library
Highlights action photographs 11-15 featuring Frank Wykoff, Ralph
Metcalfe, and Charley Parsons practicing together prior to
the 1932 Olympic Trials. Each action clip is scrutinized
and critiqued by Coach Dean Cromwell, University of
Southern California. |
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Coach Dean Cromwell's
The Sprint Races - Sports Library
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Page 3:
Training Session Spring 1932 - frames 11-15
Featuring Frank Wykoff, Ralph Metcalfe, and Charley Parsons
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11 - BEAUTIFUL ARM ACTION
BY WYKOFF
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #11
"Beautiful arm
action is being shown by Wykoff. Note the position of Metcalfe's left
foot. By keeping the foot low it is in a better position for the following
stride than is Wykoff's. Parsons' left leg is too high."
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
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12 - RUNNERS SHOW
STRONG DRIVE
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #12
"All the runners show strong drive
and follow through on the toes of their right feet. Note that Metcalfe's left
leg is now even with Wykoff's and that both their left legs are forming a
perfect right angle. Parsons is getting beautiful arm action, but his elbow
should be closer in to his body. By counting the boards (taking perspective in
consideration) you will see that Wykoff has about a four inch advantage over
Metcalfe, and Metcalfe is about two inches ahead of Parsons (6 inch boards)."
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
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13 - PARSONS RAPIDLY RECOVERS
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #13
"The position of all the runners are now approximately the same as
Parsons is rapidly recovering his form. Wykoff is getting the benefit of a
better arm drive as his arm position is a little ahead of the other two
runners."
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
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14 - METCALFE & WYKOFF
GAIN ON PARSONS
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #14
"Both Metcalfe and Wykoff have gained slightly on Parsons in position
perhaps due to Parsons' longer stride. This is possible because it is easier to
start his lighter weight. Metcalfe's gain on Wykoff for position is for the same
reason. Wykoff's rear foot is again a bit too high and that displayed by
Metcalfe is preferable."
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
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15 - GREAT RUNNING FORM
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Charley Parsons |
Ralph Metcalfe |
Frank Wykoff |
Critique by Coach Dean Cromwell
University of Southern California
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Photo #15
"The form of all runners is good. Wykoff seems to be getting the most out
of his arms, while Metcalfe's leg position is excellent,
knee being well in and foot low to the ground."
(Coach Dean Cromwell -
USC)
Frames 16-20 > |
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Page 3:
Training Session Spring 1932 - frames 11-15
Featuring Frank Wykoff, Ralph Metcalfe, and Charley Parsons
Photographs (flipping pages for moving
pictures) and comments by Dean Cromwell's booklet
"The Sprint
Races" - additional information by Ralph H. Metcalfe -
copyright 1939 by International Sports, Inc.
(address at time of publication) 611
Security Trust Bldg., Indianapolis, USA
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