When did Olympics change from 100 yards to 100 meters dash?

Answer 1

Oh, yes. 100 meters are 100 meters all over the world, even at high school and the olympic games.

Answer 2

I could be wrong, but I think 1896, the fastest time was 13.0 seconds.

Answer 3

The Olympic Games have always used the metric system (i.e. from the first modern Olympic Games in 1896).

There has never been a 100 yards race in the Olympic Games.

Answer 4

About 1980 here in California.

Answer 5

100 meter dash

Answer 6

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