History of 100m race

First 100m race

Apr 6, 1896

This was the first ever 100m race, it took place in the Olympic games in Athens.

All people who won were from USA

May 10, 1904

This was the first time where all people from the United States won the 100m race. They were Archie Hahn, Nate Cartmell, Bill Hogenson.

Last race before WWI

May 5, 1912

This was the last olympics before WWI took place. Ralph Craiq wongold with a time of 10.8 seconds. It was May 5-27.

Olympics missed due to war.

Jan 1, 1916

This was the first olympics missed due to world war 1.

First Womens 100m race

Jul 1, 1928

Betty Robinson was the winner of the first 100m race for women.

First African American to win the 100m race.

May 25, 1936

Jesse Owens wins the gold medal with a time of 10.3 seconds.

Olympics missed due to WWII

May 16, 1940

This war was missed because of WWII.

First Black Women to win a 100m race.

May 10, 1960

Wilma Rudolph was the first black women to win the 100m race.

First man to break 10 seconds.

May 8, 1968

Jim Hines was the first man to break the 10 second mark. He finished in 9.95. He was also an African American.

Current World record for women

May 10, 1988

This is the current world record for the 100m race.For women it was 10.49 seconds.

Current world recond for men.

May 10, 2009

This the the current world record for men in the 100m race. Its held by Usain Bolt and he ran a 9.58.