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The first record in the 100 metres for men (athletics) 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 As of 21 June 2011, the IAAF had ratified 67 records in the event, not including rescinded records. [1]
Find the all-time top lists for men's 100 metres in outdoor events.
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. [16]
Then just two months before the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Owens broke the official 100m world record with a stunning run of 10.2 at the NCAA Track and Field Championships. Four golds followed at Berlin 1936 as he put in a legendary performance in the capital of Germany.
Fastest run 100 metres (male) With a time of 9.58 seconds Usain Bolt (Jamaica) Berlin, Germany 16 August 2009 Bolt shattered his own record of 9.69 seconds exactly one year to the day when he won the Olympic gold medal. This run helped him win the gold medal at the World Championships.
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.
Results Score. 1. 9.76. +1.2. Trayvon BROMELL. 10 JUL 1995. USA. 1. Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)