(IMAGE) Ritsumeikan University Caption A new study by researchers from Japan presents the first evidence demonstrating the ergogenic effects of caffeine on the 100-meter sprint running performance. While boosting the sprint running time during the early stages of race, caffeine contributed to significantly reduced sprint running times among athletes Credit Professor Takeshi Hashimoto from Ritsumeikan University Usage Restrictions You are free to share and adapt the material. Attribution is required. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.