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ShaCarri Richardson.
And as part of Team USA, theyll be wearing Nikes Olympic track spikes.
We got a first-hand look at the gear that keeps them movingand plays an important role in their story.
Theyre lighter than standard running shoes and have a spike in the forefoot of the shoe to give traction.
For sprinters: the Maxfly 2
TheMaxfly 2is designed for speed.
Sprinters need a lot of containment from the upper and bottom of the shoe.
Nike Running footwear product manager, former all-American collegiate middle-distance runner, and coach ofBowerman Track Club
The Maxfly 2 really delivers containment through a woven upper, he says.
The athletes competing in the Maxfly 2 played a big part in its design and ultimate final product.
Thats where theDragonfly 2is really king, Heath explains.
(Yeah, Olympic runnerstackle a 10Kin less than 30 minutes.)
Beyond the track spikes function, they look pretty cool, too.
Their bold aesthetic is just as important for athletes that have a look good, feel good mentality.
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Nike Running footwear product manager, former all-American collegiate middle-distance runner, and coach ofBowerman Track Club
