The 100 and the 200 look similar but reward different things, and most sprinters are naturally better at one. The 100 is pure acceleration and top speed; the 200 adds a curve and the endurance to hold speed. Here is how they compare and how to figure out which is your event.
The 100 is decided by your start, your drive phase, and your top-end speed, with no curve and no real pacing. It rewards pure power and reaction, and a great 100 runner is often a fast-twitch specialist who fades if the race runs long.
The 200 adds a curve and a speed-endurance component, so it favors sprinters who can carry speed and relax through the back half. A strong 200 runner often has good top speed plus the engine to hold it past 100 meters.
If you have a blazing start but tie up late, the 100 is likely your race. If you feel strong through the turn and finish well, the 200 may be your event. Many sprinters double, but your stronger event is the one where you fade the least.
Film both races, the AI shows where you peak and where you fade, so you can tell whether your edge is the explosive 100 or the speed-endurance 200, and train accordingly.
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