The world record for mens 100m sprint is 9.58s by Usain Bolt (JAM) in 2009 in Berlin.
The question is a little unclear as to whether it is the 100m swimming or running world record. The world record for the age group 50 - 54 years mens 100m freestyle is 54.61 seconds held by Paul Trevison
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9.69s
9.58s by Usain Bolt of Jamaica.
9:58 by jamaicas Usain Bolt,10:49 in womens 100m sprint
Linford Christie 9.87s
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Usain Bolt, from Jamaica, holds the current world record for the Men's 100m Sprint. His winning time it 9.58 seconds. While the Women's record holder has been Florence Griffith-Joyner since 1988 with 10.49 seconds.
Allan Wells
The fastest man in the 100m sprint is Jamaica's Usain Bolt, with a 9.58s finish at Berlin, Germany, August 16, 2009.
Usain Bolt (JAM) in 9.63s and Olympic record.