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The influence of functional kinematic asymmetry on maximum speed performance in repeated sprints

Mateusz Jopek
1
,
Michal Krzysztofik
2
,
Dariusz Mroczek
3
,
Adam Zajac
2
,
Krzysztof Mackala
1

  1. Department of Individual and Team Physical Activities, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, al. Ignacego Jana Paderewskiego 35, 51-612 Wrocław, Poland
  2. Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Mikołowska 72A, 40-065 Katowice, Poland
  3. Department of Biological and Motor Bases of Sports, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, al. Ignacego Jana Paderewskiego 35, 51-612 Wrocław, Poland
Biol Sport. 2026;43:911–919
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2026.158304
Online publish date: 2026/02/23
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