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Be interesting to know if a good swing phase is akin to an athlete using his arms in a CMJ i.e get more vertical height, in running they could achieve the required vertical oscillation for less effort.
Therefore a good athlete achieves their vertical oscillation for less. The swinging leg may also help counterbalance the runners CoM/centre of activity.
All of the above!