page_title: Negative split
section_title: Usain Bolt
hierarchical_section_title: Negative split / Athletes using negative splits / Usain Bolt
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Usain Bolt nach dem Finale im 100-Meter-Lauf bei den Olympischen Spielen 2008 English: Usain Bolt in celebration about 1 or 2 seconds after his 100m victory at Beijing Olympics 2008, breaking the world record. Français&#160;: Usain Bolt exulte après sa victoire au 100 m durant les jeux olympiques de 2008 à Pékin. Photo prise très peu de temps (1 à 2 secondes) après le franchissement de la ligne d'arrivée. മലയാളം: ബെയ്ജിങ് ഒളിമ്പിക്സില്‍ 100മീ വിജയത്തിനുശേഷം ആഹ്ലാദപ്രകടനം നടത്തുന്ന ഉസൈന്‍ ബോള്‍ട്ട്. Nederlands: Usain Bolt viert zijn overwinning op de 100 meter tijdens de Olympische Spelen in Peking 2008.
context_page_description: A negative split is a racing strategy that involves completing the second half of a race faster than the first half. It is defined by the intentional setting of a slower initial pace, followed by a gradual or sudden increase of speed towards the end of the race. Alternate strategies include even splitting or sit and kick. Conversely, the act of completing the first half of a race faster than the second half is known as a positive split.
  The strategy of negative splitting has been documented in competitive running since the early 20th century. Runners such as Steve Prefontaine, Wilson Kipsang and Galen Rupp have used them in races.
  Negative split strategies are also used in swimming cycling, triathlon and horse racing.
context_section_description: Usain Bolt is one of the most known and acknowledged track athletes in the history of track and field. He has set numerous world records in competitive events. He performed a negative split when breaking the 200m record in 2009 at the World Championships.
caption: Usain Bolt
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