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10.49 seconds at the U.S. Olympic Trials in July, 1988.
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The world record for the Woman's 200 Meter Dash is: Indoor - 21.87 (Merlene Ottey) Outdoor - 21.34 (Florence Griffith-Joyner)
As of the 2008 Games, that would be Florence Griffith-Joyner of the United States who ran a 10.62 at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.
Florence Griffith Joyner has the record for the fastest times in the women's 100 meter race. She currently holds the top 3 fastest times of 10.49 seconds, 10.61, and 10.62 seconds.
Before racing, Florence Griffith-Joyner, also known as "Flo Jo," enjoyed various activities, particularly focusing on her fashion and personal style, which became iconic during her career. She was known for her vibrant and unique outfits, often incorporating bold colors and designs. Additionally, she was passionate about dance and often used her rhythmic movements to enhance her running performance. Off the track, she also engaged in community service and mentoring young athletes.
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The women's Olympic record in the 100 meter dash is 10.54 seconds set by Florence Griffith-Joyner of the United States at the 1988 Games in Seoul. The men's Olympic record in the 100 meter dash is 9.84 seconds set by Donovan Bailey of Canada at the 1996 Games in Atlanta.
Florence Griffith Joyner has the record for the fastest times in the women's 100 meter race. She currently holds the top 3 fastest times of 10.49 seconds, 10.61, and 10.62 seconds.
Technically, the fastest person on the planet is currently Usain Bolt. He set the record for the hundred meter dash 16 August 2009 in Berlin, Germany, running in 9.58 seconds. The current women's world record holder for the same race is Florence Griffith-Joyner; she set the record in Indianapolis, Indiana 16 July 1988 at 10.49 second (nearly a second slower than Bolt). However, Ms. Griffith-Joyner did outpace the men's record holders from 1912 and 1920 Donald Lippincott and Jackson Sholz (respectively) who set a pace of 10.6 seconds.