It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1928 for women. The inaugural World Championships were in 1983. On an outdoor 400-metre running track, …

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Aug 4, 2024 · Noah Lyles can claim the title of the ‘World’s Fastest Man’ after winning gold in the men’s 100m race in a true photo finish on Sunday. Lyles finished in 9.79 seconds, a new …

Aug 5, 2024 · American sprinter Noah Lyles finished first in the 100-meter final in a photo finish with Jamaica's Kishane Thompson. USA's Fred Kerley won bronze.

May 12, 2025 · From Usain Bolt’s dominance to rising stars of 2025, explore the top 20 male 100m sprinters from 2000 to today, based on performance, medals, and legacy.

Aug 4, 2024 · The USA has been the most successful nation in 100m at the Olympics, having won 16 of the 29 men’s gold medals so far, and nine of the 22 women’s gold medals.

Jun 28, 2025 · Kishane Thompson ran the world’s fastest 100m in a decade, becoming the sixth-fastest man in history, while Tina Clayton won her first senior Jamaican title and Shelly-Ann …

Aug 4, 2024 · Noah Lyles' victory in the 100m at the 2024 Paris Olympics was far from a landslide. The American sprinter won the race by a mere 0.004 seconds with a time of 9.79 to …

Aug 11, 2024 · At the 2024 Olympics, Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred emerged victorious in their 100m events. Learn more about the world's fastest humans now.

The 100 metres is considered one of the blue ribbon events of the Olympics and is among the highest profile competitions at the games.