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Some road racing distances and indoor variations of outdoor events fall outside of WA's lists, and records set in uncommon events usually do not adhere to the strict criteria found in WA-ratifiable events: one example is the 150 metres record, which was set by Usain Bolt on a specially-made straight track, while previous performances (such as ...
Usain Bolt was born on 21 August 1986 as Usain St. Leo Bolt to parents Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt [10] in Sherwood Content, [17] a small town in Jamaica. Jennifer named her son Usain at the suggestion of her nephew-in-law, who suggested the name as he had a classmate of that name, while Bolt's middle name, St. Leo, was given to him by his aunt ...
Event Men Record (Year) Women Record (Year) 100 metres: Usain Bolt: 9.58 (2009) Florence Griffith Joyner: 10.49 (1988) 200 metres: Usain Bolt: 19.19 (2009)
Key No longer contested at the Summer Olympics Men's records Usain Bolt currently holds three Olympic records; two individually in the 100m & 200m, and one with the Jamaican 4 × 100 m relay team. Ethiopian long-distance runner Kenenisa Bekele holds the Olympic record in the 5,000 m. ♦ denotes a performance that is also a current world record. Statistics are correct as of August 5, 2024 ...
The following progression of low-altitude records therefore starts with Hines's low-altitude "record" when the IAAF started to recognise only electronic timing in 1977, and continues to Lewis's low-altitude performance that equalled the high-altitude world record in 1987. (Ben Johnson's 9.95 run in 1986 and 9.83 run in 1987 are omitted.)
The current record of 19.19 seconds was set by Usain Bolt at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics. The IAAF maintained separate records for 200 m over a straight track and over a curved track until 1976, when records for the former were discarded.
Days later Bolt began his quest to win gold in the 200 meters, and after qualification the 100m and 200m world record holder was handed a print of Morin’s famous photo. “‘This photo is worth ...
The United States has been the most successful competitor at the World Championships in both medals and records. Four athletes hold multiple records: Usain Bolt holds records in the 100 and 200 metres as well as the 4 × 100 relay; Michael Johnson holds individual and relay records in the 400 metres