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Because as an international event not driven by American oddities of measurement, the more common meter is used. There is a 100 meter dash, and the reigning Medalists are for the 2008 Olympics:
Women
- Gold - Shelly-Ann Fraser, Jamaica (Time 10.78)
- Silver - Sherone Simpson, Jamaica (Time 10.98)
- Silver - Kerron Stewart, Jamaica (Time 10.98)
- Gold - Usain Bolt, Jamaica (Time 9.69 )
- Silver - Richard Thompson, Trinidad (Time 9.89 )
- Bronze - Walter Dix, USA (Time 9.91)
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What was 100 yard dash first place time in 1900 Olympics?
The 100 yard dash is not run in the Olympics but the 100 meter dash is. Frank Jarvis of the United States won gold with a time of 11.0 seconds in the final. He also ran a 10.8 second preliminary heat which tied the world record at the time.
What Minnesota educator competed in the 100 yard dash at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
Roman Cress competed in the 100 meter dash at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and is an education administrator at North View Junior High School in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
What is the fastest 100 yard dash?
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.
11.6 in 100 meters how fast in 40 yard dash?
11.6 in 100 meters is 4.2 (4.242816) seconds in the 40-yard dash.
What is one individual sport?
50 yard dash, 100 yard dash, pole vault, etc
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.
What does a 10.35 100 yard dash convert to in 100 meters?
10.7 100 meter dash = 9.78 100 yards
What does an 11.12 100 meters translate to 40-yard dash?
4.0 (4.0672512) seconds in the 40-yard dash.
How fast is your 40 yard dash if you run a 12.3 second 100 meter?
A 12.5-second 100m equates to a time of 4.572 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
What are the rules for the 100 yard dash?
Run in your lane
What is chris johnsons 100 yard dash?
4.28
