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Matches in DBpedia 2015-10 for { ?s ?p "A negative split or the action of negative splitting is a racing strategy that involves completing the second half of a race faster than the first half. It is defined by the intentional setting of a slower initial pace, followed by either a gradual or sudden increase of speed towards the end of a race. There are similar but different strategies that can easily be confused with negative splitting such as "even splitting" (racing at a steady pace) or "sit and kick" (also known as a sprint finish). Conversely, the act of completing the first half of a race faster is known as a positive split.Negative splitting has been a strategy well documented in professional running since the early 20th century. Runners including Steve Prefontaine, Wilson Kipsang, Julia Lucas, and Galen Rupp have used them in races. Like every racing strategy there are pros and cons, with negative splitting having its strengths in shaving time off the clock and its weakness being that it will not always get the runner the win, but often has led to wins.Negative split strategies are also used in swimming (including Janet Evans's 1988 Olympic gold in the 400 m freestyle) cycling, triathlon and horse racing."@en }

• Negative_split abstract "A negative split or the action of negative splitting is a racing strategy that involves completing the second half of a race faster than the first half. It is defined by the intentional setting of a slower initial pace, followed by either a gradual or sudden increase of speed towards the end of a race. There are similar but different strategies that can easily be confused with negative splitting such as "even splitting" (racing at a steady pace) or "sit and kick" (also known as a sprint finish). Conversely, the act of completing the first half of a race faster is known as a positive split.Negative splitting has been a strategy well documented in professional running since the early 20th century. Runners including Steve Prefontaine, Wilson Kipsang, Julia Lucas, and Galen Rupp have used them in races. Like every racing strategy there are pros and cons, with negative splitting having its strengths in shaving time off the clock and its weakness being that it will not always get the runner the win, but often has led to wins.Negative split strategies are also used in swimming (including Janet Evans's 1988 Olympic gold in the 400 m freestyle) cycling, triathlon and horse racing.".