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Allan Wells
In 1980 at the Moscow Olympic Games, his time was 10.25 beating Cuban Silvio Leonard by the thickness of his vest. Leonard was the 2nd man in history to go under 10 seconds, 9.98, so a magnificent acheivement for Allan Wells.
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Who was the last male to win the 100-meter dash in the Olympics?
The 2004 Olympic gold medalist in the 100 meter dash was Justin Gatlin of the United States in a time of 9.85 seconds.
Who was the last to break the 100 meter dash record?
At the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, Usain Bolt ran a 9.69 in the 100 meter dash which his record of 9.72 seconds set in May, 2008.
What event did Jesse Owens win in 1936?
In the 1936 Games in Berlin, Jesse Owens won gold medals in the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 4x100 meter relay, and long jump.
Name five track events?
100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 800 meter run, and the 1500 meter run.
Was Florence Joyner ever competitive?
Yes. She won three gold medals at the 1988 Summer Olympics (100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 4x100 meter relay) and still holds the world record for the 100 meter dash and 200 meter dash.
What are 5 examples of sprints in track and field?
60 Dash 100 Meter Dash 200 Meter 400 Meter
Is the 100 meter dash the same distance as 100 yeard dash?
Since a yard is 36 inches and a meter is about 39.37 inches, 100 yards is 3,600 inches or 300 feet and 100 meters is 3,937 inches or 328.08 feet, a 100 meter dash covers 28.08 feet more distance than a 100 yard dash.
Which is faster a 10.2 100 yard dash or an 11.3 100 meter dash?
A 10.2 is faster.
What would be the 100 meter time of an athlete that ran 10.2 100 yard dash Is it possible to compare 100 yard times to 100 meter times?
A reliable way to convert a hand-held 100-yard time to an electronic 100-meter time is to multiply the hh-time by 1.103. Therefore, 10.2 in the 100-yard dash time equates to an 11.25 100-meter dash time. Also, to convert an electronic 100-yard dash time to an electronic 100-meter dash time, multiply the first time by 1.088. For example, a 10.20 electronic 100-yard time equates to an 11.10 electronic 100-meter dash time.
How long is 100 meter dash?
90meters
Quickest 100 meter dash for a 15 years old?
well im 14 and i ran it in 12.3, and im white!
What is a short fast running event in Olympics?
100 meter dash, 200 meter dash also called Sprints
