This lists only individuals who broke or equalled the world record at least once.
Ben Johnson and Tim Montgomery are special cases as though they broke the world record temporarily but were later disqualified for doping and hence shown to fallback to their previous best time.
The progression of the men's 100 metres world record has seen significant advancements since its inception. Below is a detailed overview of the key records and their historical context.
Early Records
The first officially recognized world record for the men's 100 metres was set in 1912 by Donald Lippincott with a time of 10.6 seconds. Over the years, numerous athletes broke the 10-second barrier, a significant milestone in sprinting.
Notable Early Records
🥕 10.3 seconds - Jesse Owens (USA), June 20, 1936
🥕 10.0 seconds - Armin Hary (West Germany), June 21, 1960
🥕 9.95 seconds - Jim Hines (USA), October 14, 1968 (first fully electronic time)
Modern Era Progression
Since the introduction of fully automatic timing in 1977, the world record has been broken multiple times, primarily by athletes from Jamaica and the USA.
Recent World Records
👉 9.58 seconds - Usain Bolt (Jamaica), August 16, 2009
👉 9.69 seconds - Usain Bolt (Jamaica), August 16, 2008
👉 9.72 seconds - Usain Bolt (Jamaica), May 31, 2008
👉 9.74 seconds - Asafa Powell (Jamaica), September 9, 2007
👉 9.77 seconds - Asafa Powell (Jamaica), June 14, 2005
👉 9.78 seconds - Tim Montgomery (USA), September 14, 2002 (later disqualified for doping)
👉 9.79 seconds - Maurice Greene (USA), June 16, 1999
👉 9.84 seconds - Donovan Bailey (Canada), July 27, 1996
👉 9.85 seconds - Leroy Burrell (USA), July 6, 1994
👉 9.86 seconds - Carl Lewis (USA), August 25, 1991
Conclusion
The men's 100 metres world record has evolved significantly, reflecting advancements in training, technique, and technology. Usain Bolt's record of 9.58 seconds remains the pinnacle of sprinting achievements, showcasing the extraordinary capabilities of elite athletes in this iconic event.
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