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The first world record in the 100 metres freestyle in long course (50 metres) swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in 1905. [1] In the short course (25 metres) swimming events, the world's governing body recognizes world records since 3 March 1991. Times have consistently dropped over the years due to better ...
The first world record in the women's shot put was recognised by the Fédération Sportive Féminine Internationale (FSFI) in 1924. The FSFI was absorbed by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1936. These women's distances were achieved with a 4 kilograms (8.8 lb) shot put. As of June 21, 2009, the IAAF (and the FSFI ...
That same day, the 50K Racewalk trials were held adjacent to the stadium. The results of the event determined qualification for the United States at the 1988 Summer Olympics held two and a half months later in Seoul, South Korea. [1] [2] This meet is memorable as the site of Florence Griffith Joyner's world record 10.49 in the 100 metres. The ...
Simone Manuel tears up during a medal ceremony after the women's 100-meter freestyle final at 2024 U.S. Olympic swimming trials. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello via Getty Images)
Sha’Carri Richardson will finally get her shot at gold after winning the 100-meter with a time of 10.71 at the Olympic trials on Saturday at Hayward Field. ... winning the women’s 100-meter at ...
For the women's shot put event, the qualification period was between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. 32 athletes were able to qualify for the event, with a maximum of three athletes per nation, by throwing the entry standard of 18.80 m or further or by their World Athletics Ranking for this event. [6][7]
June 23, 2024 at 12:53 PM. Sha'Carri Richardson qualifies for Paris Olympics after winning the women’s 100-meter. EUGENE, Ore. — Sha’Carri Richardson will finally get her shot at gold ...
Key No longer contested at the Summer Olympics Men's records Usain Bolt currently holds three Olympic records; two individually in the 100m & 200m, and one with the Jamaican 4 × 100 m relay team. Ethiopian long-distance runner Kenenisa Bekele holds the Olympic record in the 5,000 m. ♦ denotes a performance that is also a current world record. Statistics are correct as of August 5, 2024 ...