Running is a complex movement, and no single trait, such as height, can cause you to run fast. Runners require strength for foot strike impact. Meanwhile, they can determine stride length by hip, quad, and hamstring flexibility. Usain Bolt, a 6-foot-5-inch Jamaican sprinter, appears to show that height is an advantage in sprinting. Bolt has led the league since 2002, climbing through the juvenile and senior ranks to set world records in the 100- and 200-meters dashes. Tall people typically have a longer stride, requiring fewer steps to cover a given distance. If all other circumstances are equal, being taller gives you an advantage when it comes to running. Height may be advantageous in medium-distance running. A medium-distance run provides ample time for a taller individual to overcome a poor start and accelerate to full speed. As a result, the taller runner can fully benefit from the longer stride. Female Olympic competitors in the 200-meter, 400-meter, 800-meter, and 1,500-meter events were taller than those in the 100-meter event, according to a 1985 study published in the “British Journal of Sports Medicine.” However, due to weight, extremely tall runners may still be at a disadvantage. Taller people, on average, weigh more than shorter persons. Lifting a heavier bodyweight makes it more challenging to maintain maximum speed. At first appearance, it may look like taller marathon runners have an edge in the distance running. A runner could take advantage of a longer stride if they have plenty of time and space to recover from a poor start. Long-distance Running necessitates endurance, or the capacity to maintain a constant speed over time. Female Olympic competitors in the 3,000-meter and triathlon events were much shorter and lighter than 100-meter sprinters, according to a University of Wales study. Smaller runners have an edge in long-distance running.