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The first world record in the 100 metres sprint for women was recognised by the Fédération Sportive Féminine Internationale (FSFI) in 1922. The FSFI was absorbed by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in 1936. The current record is 10.49 seconds set by Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1988.
The women's vault record has been advanced 9 times indoors by three different women, each ratified as a world record. The last record to be set indoors was in 2004. Sergey Bubka 's 1993 pole vault world indoor record of 6.15 m was not considered to be a world record, because it was set before the new rule came into effect.
[124] The 2012 women's final was, collectively, the fastest women's 100 m race ever: seven of the eight finalists ran 11 seconds or faster for the first time, with Veronica Campbell-Brown becoming the fastest ever bronze medallist with her time of 10.81 seconds and Tianna Madison becoming the fastest non-medallist with her time of 10.85 seconds ...
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 ...
The 100 metres, or 100-meter dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, the 100-meter (109.36 yd) dash is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics.
Below a list of all national champions in the women's 100 metres in track and field from several countries since 1970. Argentina. 1970: Elba Martín;
The women's Olympic 100 meter gold medal is staying in Jamaica — all the medals are. ... Her time of 10.61 seconds is a new Olympic record, surpassing Florence Griffith-Joyner's 10.62 seconds ...
African Record Murielle Ahouré (CIV) 10.78: Montverde, United States 11 June 2016 Marie-Josée Ta Lou (CIV) Tokyo, Japan 30 July 2021 Asian Record Li Xuemei (CHN) 10.79: Shanghai, China 18 October 1997 North, Central American and Caribbean record Florence Griffith-Joyner (USA) 10.49: Indianapolis, United States 16 July 1988 South American Record