history of the 100 meter dash

By elias.aguiar

  • the first modern olympics

    the 100 meter dash was part of the first modern olympics in Athens

  • Thomas Burke wins

    Thomas Burke of the u.s wins first awarded medal for the 100 meter dash

  • Reginald Walker wins competition

    Reginald Walker of south africa wins competition in 1908

  • starting blocks introduced

    made their first appearance in the London Olympic Games in 1948.

  • electronic timing was introduced to the Olympics