Global Evolution of Men and Women Racewalking Distances, Technique, Performance

Abstract

This paper aims to present the evolution of racewalking in the global program, by highlighting the important phases from the technical point of view; competition distances deployment, regulation, as well as increased performances in competitions. It presents the famous and recognized racewalking schools in various countries, which influenced the movement technique and overall development of this group of samples. This led to wider participation in major competitions, as well as in highly trained athletes, solicitous in achieving great performance. Within this context, Romanian athletes perform in a particular style and thus contribute to the evolution of the global racewalking program.