As of January 1, 1988 the world record for the women's 100 meter dash was held by Evelyn Ashford of the United States at a time of 10.76 seconds. Florence Griffith-Joyner broke the women's world record in the 100 meters on July 16, 1988 with a time of 10.61 seconds at the United States Olympic trials. The following day (July 17, 1988) she again broke the world record with a time of 10.49 seconds. This record has not been broken since.
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∙ 15y agoWiki User
∙ 11y agoThe record is 10.49 have fun trying to beat that time :)
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∙ 14y agoFlorence Griffiths Joyner (USA) 10.49s and 21.34s
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∙ 13y ago10.49 by Florence Griffith Joyner.
Florence Griffiths-Joyner with 10.49s.
Yordanka Donkova holds the 100m hurdles but there is no such official event
Ailis McSweeney - 11.40
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9:58 by jamaicas Usain Bolt,10:49 in womens 100m sprint
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Florence Griffith Joyner-10.49sec
Usain Bolt from Jamaica holds the current world record at 9.58 seconds.
Usain Bolt, Jamaica