Search results
The first record in the 100 metres for men was recognised by the International Amateur Athletics Federation, now known as World Athletics, in 1912. As of 21 June 2011, the IAAF had ratified 67 records in the event, not including rescinded records.
World Record Progression of 100 Metres. male - SENIOR. Mark. Wind. Competitor. DOB. Country. Venue. Date.
See the all-time top lists of the 100 metres men outdoor event, featuring the world's fastest sprinters and their best performances.
The current men's world record of 9.58 s is held by Usain Bolt of Jamaica, set at the 2009 World Athletics Championships final in Berlin, Germany on 16 August 2009, breaking his own previous world record by 0.11 s.
Jul 14, 2022 · Until, that is, Jamaican legend Usain Bolt set the current world record in August 2009 - almost 13 years ago. Bolt’s time of 9.58 seconds saw him reach an astonishing 44.72km/h when he hit full stride in the 100m final of the Berlin 2009 World Athletics Championships.
Rank Mark WIND Competitor DOB
May 31, 2008 · The 100m world record has improved over time as track surfaces and running shoe design has improved, as well as the positive impact of advanced training methods and sports science research. Early world records used only hand timing, which was generally accurate to one-tenth of a second.
Nov 16, 2022 · Usain Bolt's 100m world record in Berlin 👀🔥 | World Athletics Championships Berlin 2009. World Athletics. 1.76M subscribers. Subscribed. 23K. 4.1M views 1 year ago.
Aug 16, 2009 · Every sport has its heroes, but few reach the level of fame attained by sprinter Usain St Leo Bolt (JAM). Not only holder of the 100 m and 200 m records, he is also the first athlete to win the 100 m and 200 m at successive Olympic Games. But how did the fastest man become an athletics superstar?
The 2008 Olympics was his international debut over 100 m; he had earlier won numerous 200 m medals (including 2007 World Championship silver) and held the world under-20 and world under-18 records for the event until being surpassed by Erriyon Knighton in 2021.
