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Mercato is a section that explores the sport side brands, sponsorship, business ... TODAY 'Today, the story of the trip to Japan Asics that the OEM has offered its young athlete Christophe Lemaitre.

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of 4 to 9 January

Japan

, with his coach Peter Carraz. In particular, they found the center for Research and Development "of the brand Asics Kobe. For two days, the sprinter, who was 20 years ago suffered a series of tests, for designing a new pair of shoes. The high-technology for tailor- .

the first day, Christopher was measured every angle, manually or by scanning to generate a 3D image. The experts are especially dwelt on his feet, his calves, thighs and pelvis. Then, in the adjoining workshop, they created prototypes.
The next day was devoted to testing. The research center has a long track of 300 meters! Christopher has focused, in real racing, the different models with sensors, filmed by several cameras. The precise images and the timings made every 5 meters will consist of very interesting data for his coach. "
By studying carefully, quietly, I will learn a lot and me serve to further improve its running technique
" confirms Peter Carraz.


Shoes proposed appear to be more rigid than the usual models of Christopher ... And for good reason! Must compensate for the fact that the feet of the sprinter crashed inward. " A podiatrist follows a long time, but not enough says Peter Carraz. The images produced clearly show the Kobe ground deformation. Christophe already running shoes made to measure. But Japanese experts want to go further. They will create a sole that will yield even better. "


Soon, Christophe receive pairs for training. Then he will receive competition models, it could use for the World in Daegu (South Korea) this summer to honing for the Olympics in London next year. New shoes can they improve performance? " It is impossible to answer with certainty, but it can certainly play
, meets Christopher. Obviously this is a plus. And if a new pair of shoes can make me win even one or several hundredths, I do not deprive myself, although I remain aware that the material, however good it will never replace a good workout. "

© Written by Spoportivement based on interviews and information provided by Asics. Photos: Philippe Petit
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