Being The World's Fastest Man," with the title a reference to his world-record time in the 100m dash — a record that still stands. While many athletes like to say they are the best at what they ...

As well as winning the 400m, Burke grabbed gold in the 100m. Not bad for someone in a tight vest and long baggy shorts. For the very first official 100m world record, please step forward Mr Lippincott ...

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has held the 100-meter record since 2009 The 100-meter race has always been a definitive test of speed and athletic prowess in track and field. The fleet-footed ...

Nigeria's Tobi Amusan smashes the women's 100m hurdles world record in her World Championship semi-final with a time of 12.12 seconds, beating American athlete Kendra Harrison's time of 12.20 from ...