When the world’s fastest athletes stepped onto the track at the Olympic Games Paris in 2024, they were running on one of the most advanced athletic surfaces ever engineered—Mondotrack™ Ellipse Impulse, Mondo’s newest generation of prefabricated track flooring that blends innovation, performance, and sustainability in one breakthrough design.
Mondotrack EI is a redesign from the ground up, built to help athletes run faster, jump higher, and perform at their highest potential while reducing environmental impact. For schools planning new facilities or renovating existing ones, Ellipse Impulse represents the future of track surfaces.
A New Era of Track Innovation
Developed in collaboration with the Polymer Engineering Laboratory (PolyEngLab) at Politecnico di Milano, this surface is the product of advanced scientific modeling, FEM analysis, and virtual biomechanics simulations not possible with traditional prototyping. Engineers were able to replicate every phase of athletic movement—sprinting, pushing, landing, and takeoff—to understand exactly how an athlete interacts with the track in real time.
Engineered for Performance
At the heart of the innovation is a completely redesigned subbase featuring elliptical-profile air cells.
Why Elliptical Cells Matter
- Greater elasticity thanks to a flexible shape and absence of sharp edges
- Smoother, more consistent deformation under impact
- Improved load redistribution, reducing stress on joints
- More efficient energy return, supporting faster transitions and higher speeds
The new design gives the surface a more controlled, dynamic response to every stride. Mondo found that the Ellipse Impulse track delivers a 2.63% increase in net impulse—a measurable gain in the force returned to an athlete during ground contact.
Designed to Reduce Injury Risk
Injury prevention was another major goal of the partnership with PolyEngLab. Using advanced simulation, engineers studied how load, force distribution, and pressure changes affect joints during repeated athletic movements. The Ellipse Impulse surface was engineered to:
- Absorb impact more evenly
- Reduce strain on knees, ankles, and hips
- Provide uniform behavior across every lane
- Deliver consistent support no matter the athlete’s size, speed, or event
The track is intentionally softer—but without losing rebound efficiency—making it ideal for keeping athletes healthy throughout long training cycles.
Built on Sustainable Principles
In an era where schools and communities expect environmentally responsible construction, Mondotrack EI stands out. Mondo engineered this system following strict eco-design standards, prioritizing renewable and recycled raw materials wherever possible. Key sustainability features include:
- Natural rubber and recycled components from end-of-life industrial materials
- Low-carbon manufacturing processes
- Renewable energy use during production
- Significant waste reduction in fabrication
The result is a 24% reduction in Global Warming Potential (GWP) compared to previous track models. Ellipse Impulse is also backed by respected environmental certifications, including:
- UL GREENGUARD GOLD
- TÜV AUSTRIA certifications
- Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for full transparency
For schools looking to build greener, this is one of the most sustainable high-performance track surfaces available.
Why Choose Mondotrack EI
Mondotrack Ellipse Impulse is a long-term investment in athlete performance, injury reduction, and environmental responsibility. From daily practice to championship meets, this surface helps athletes feel fast, fluid, and supported. Trusted at the highest level of competition globally, Mondotrack Ellipse Impulse provides proven performance and safety from the world’s leading prefabricated track manufacturer.
