Wilma Rudolph's fastest 200 was 22.9 at a meet in Texas in 1960.
At 10.64 seconds, Carmeleta Jeter is the second-fastest woman in history in the 100m dash.
Usain bolt held the 100 meter dash world record in 2008. Usain bolt is a insane nutcase, and asafa is pretty fast
Usain Bolt (JAM) 9.69 seconds
19.62 seconeds by Usain Bolt in 2008 Olympics
jerry murdock
Tyson Gaye
11.6 Seconds
Usain Bolt, 9.58 seconds for the 100 meter dash, 19.19 seconds for the 200 meter.
Bob Hayes has the world record in the 100 yard dash. This record was set in the year 1963. This is a separate race from the 100 meter dash.
The world record for the Woman's 50 Meter Dash (indoor) is set by Irina Privalova with a time of 5.96 seconds.
I think you may be refering to the 60 meter dash. Maurice Greene holds the record with a time of 6.39 seconds. Here is a video of his 60 meter dash: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU3yxIlcmhY