100 m · World Record
The detailed progression of the world record, and the athletes who set it.
Men · World Record
9.58
Usain Bolt
Jamaica · Berlin · 16 Aug 2009
Women · World Record
10.49
Florence Griffith-Joyner
United States · Indianapolis · 16 Jul 1988
Men's World Record Progression
Current9.58Usain Bolt· 2009
Women's World Record Progression
Current10.49Florence Griffith-Joyner· 1988
Record Timeline
| Date | Athlete | Country | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2009 | Usain Bolt | Jamaica | 9.58 | Berlin |
| 16 Aug 2008 | Usain Bolt | Jamaica | 9.69 | Beijing |
| 31 May 2008 | Usain Bolt | Jamaica | 9.72 | New York |
| 9 Sept 2007 | Asafa Powell | Jamaica | 9.74 | Rieti |
| 14 Jun 2005 | Asafa Powell | Jamaica | 9.77 | Athens |
| 16 Jun 1999 | Maurice Greene | United States | 9.79 | Athens |
| 27 Jul 1996 | Donovan Bailey | Canada | 9.84 | Atlanta |
| 6 Jul 1994 | Leroy Burrell | United States | 9.85 | Lausanne |
| 25 Aug 1991 | Carl Lewis | United States | 9.86 | Tokyo |
| 14 Jun 1991 | Leroy Burrell | United States | 9.90 | New York |
| 24 Sept 1988 | Carl Lewis | United States | 9.92 | Seoul |
| 3 Jul 1983 | Calvin Smith | United States | 9.93 | Colorado Springs |
| 14 Oct 1968 | Jim Hines | United States | 9.95 | Mexico City |