It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1928 for women. The inaugural World Championships were in 1983. On an outdoor 400-metre running track, the 100 m is …

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May 29, 2025 · It’s often considered the ultimate test of speed since it only lasts about 10 seconds for elite males and 11 seconds for elite females. The winner of the 100 meters at the Olympic Games is …

Sep 14, 2025 · Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, the self-described village kid from a South Carolina seaport, who had two (partial) college scholarship offers, who saved her dad’s life at age 17, is now the world …

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt holds the Olympic as well as the world record in the men’s 100m and is the most successful sprinter ever in the event with three gold medals.

Feb 3, 2025 · Have you just run a 100m and want to see how your time stacks up against the average 100m time.

Explore the fundamentals of the 100m sprint: its technique and rules. Uncover the sport's noteworthy achievements and frequently asked questions.

Tyson Gay currently holds the national record for the 100 m. The following are the national records in track and field in the United States. Some of the records are maintained by USA Track & Field …

IAAF-ratified world record progression for the men's 100 m. In 1977 the IAAF began requiring fully automatic timing, accounting for both the increase in measured times and the decrease in …