Track spikes Emil Zatopek, a distance runner from Czech Republic, wore them during the 1952 Olympics in Helesinki. The front of the sole features a rigid or semi-rigid spike plate containing between 3 and 9 threaded holes called spike wells. Spikes can be screwed into each well using a spike wrench. Recently, some individuals have attempted to add a "through hole" at the bottom of the spike to make them easier to tighten, remove, and install. Some shoes have permanent or "fixed" spikes which are not meant to be removed. Spikes may break during competition. Track shoes are exceptionally light, some shoes
Emil Sayfutdinov Turbina Balakovo; Emil scored maximum 16 points and 2 bonus in six heats. Emil started the season in the best way with a third place in the Polish Grand Prix in Plymouth,UK But in the Czech Grand Prix, Emil was involved in a serious crash, and he broke his arm. After a break, he was back, ready to fight in the Grand Prix in Malilla, Sweden. He started out making two 3rd places and then two 2nd places before he crashed again, and broke his arm once again. After that, he did not race again in the Grand Prix that