Annotation Means of special strength training are of great importance in the sprinter's sports training system. Such means of training are, firstly, ensure that the formation of a structure of the athlete's physical fitness corresponds to the specificity of the external relations of his body, and, secondly, in their influence, they should correspond to the athlete's mode of activity in the specialized exercise. The problem of choosing rational means of speed-strength training and the peculiarities of their use in training with various contingents of sprinters have not received a satisfactory substantiation and theoretical explanation. The aim of the study is to determine the structure of speed-strength preparedness among sprinters of various quali- fications and to reveal its relationship with sports results among runners of various qualifications. The set of methods used to solve the assigned tasks included: theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature data; pedagogical testing and experiment, methods of statistical processing of the obtained material. Research results. It was found that the growth of qualifications of sprinters is largely determined by the level of development of their speed-strength preparedness. This is manifested in an increase in the relationship between athletic performance in the 100 meters running and performance in tests. This is evidenced by the obtained coefficient of multiple correlation (R = 0,811), which proves the joint influence of achievements in speed-power indicators on the result in the 100-meter run. Informative tests for assessing the level of speed-strength readiness of short-distance runners were revealed. The use of metrologically grounded tests in practice can help to increase the effectiveness of the educational-training process of runners of this sports qualification. Conclusions. The obtained data of the structure of preparedness of sprinters of various qualifications indicate its change as the skill of athletes grows and confirms a number of studies indicating that the means of speed-strength training of short-distance runners should be selected in such a way as to ensure a positive interaction of the qualities of strength and speed with the aim of effective performing the necessary motor task. Key words: sprint, athletes, qualification, structure, readiness, tests, correlation analysis.