Why do taller people are more likely to do better in sprints rather than smaller people? – Secondary 11

Question: Why do taller people are more likely to do better in sprints rather than smaller people?
- Keywords:
  height,
  running
Asked by csankey1999 to Jemma, John, Katie, Lisa on 26 Jun 2012.
- Jemma Ransom answered on 26 Jun 2012:
  
  @csankey1999
  
  It depends on the sport! Basketball players etc need to be tall, but jockeys in horse riding need to be short
  
  Jemma

Question: Why do taller people are more likely to do better in sprints rather than smaller people?