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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 advent of bench press shirts, which support the lifter's shoulders and provide upward force, have increased records significantly since 1985. As of 2023, the world record bench press without any equipment ("raw") was set by American Julius Maddox at 355 kg (782 lb), surpassing his previous record of 349 kg (770 lb). [1] [2]
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.
Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, seeking a remarkable sixth world 100m title at the age of 36 after an injury-hit season, had to settle for bronze in 10.77, her best of the year.
Ben Johnson beat Lewis in the 1987 final, but his win and record were subsequently rescinded after his admission to long-term steroid use. [2] Lewis's mark, which equalled the standing record at the time, was never officially ratified by the IAAF as a world record. The women's world record has not yet been beaten at the championships.
The U.S. 4x400 mixed relay team broke the world record in the opening round. Women's 100 meters, ... Women'd 100 meters, Aug. 3: Melissa Jefferson got bronze in the women's 100m, ...
The World record progression 100 metres is split by gender: Men's 100 metres world record progression; Women's 100 metres world record progression
Record mark: T35 vacant: T36 vacant: T37 vacant: T38 vacant: T45 vacant: T46 vacant: T51 vacant: T52 14:47.55 Marieke Vervoort Belgium 18 May 2014 Nottwil, Switzerland [194] T53/54 10:25.00 Susannah Scaroni United States 8 June 2024 World Para Athletics Grand Prix Nottwil, Switzerland [196] T61 vacant: T62 vacant: T63 vacant: T64 18:43.36 ...