100m Sprint Record Comparison (Seconds)
Compare 10 fastest legal 100 meter sprint times in seconds, from Bolt at 9.58 to Greene at 9.79. World Athletics marks in a linked tool here. right now.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usain Bolt World record at 9.58 seconds. | 9.58 seconds | Berlin Worlds final, 2009 | World Athletics record list: Bolt 9.58, Berlin 2009 |
| Tyson Gay Tied second at 9.69 seconds. | 9.69 seconds | Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, 2009 | World Athletics record list: Gay 9.69, Shanghai 2009 |
| Yohan Blake Tied second at 9.69 seconds. | 9.69 seconds | Lausanne Diamond League, 2012 | World Athletics record list: Blake 9.69, Lausanne 2012 |
| Asafa Powell Former record holder at 9.72. | 9.72 seconds | Lausanne Athletissima, 2008 | World Athletics record list: Powell 9.72, Lausanne 2008 |
| Justin Gatlin Late career peak at 9.74. | 9.74 seconds | Doha Diamond League, 2015 | World Athletics record list: Gatlin 9.74, Doha 2015 |
| Trayvon Bromell Tied sixth at 9.76 seconds. | 9.76 seconds | Nairobi Kip Keino Classic, 2021 | World Athletics record list: Bromell 9.76, Nairobi 2021 |
| Christian Coleman Tied sixth at 9.76 seconds. | 9.76 seconds | Doha Worlds final, 2019 | World Athletics record list: Coleman 9.76, Doha 2019 |
| Ferdinand Omanyala African record at 9.77 seconds. | 9.77 seconds | Nairobi Kip Keino Classic, 2021 | World Athletics record list: Omanyala 9.77, Nairobi 2021 |
| Nesta Carter Bolt relay mate at 9.78. | 9.78 seconds | Rieti Grand Prix, 2010 | World Athletics record list: Carter 9.78, Rieti 2010 |
| Maurice Greene Turn of century king at 9.79. | 9.79 seconds | Athens Grand Prix, 1999 | World Athletics record list: Greene 9.79, Athens 1999 |
About this converter
World Athletics ratifies every legal 100 meter mark, and only wind legal runs count. Usain Bolt owns 9.58 from Berlin 2009, while Tyson Gay and Yohan Blake share 9.69. Asafa Powell sits at 9.72 and Justin Gatlin at 9.74. This table keeps the ten fastest legal men, each with meet and year, as listed by World Athletics.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try Bolt against Greene to feel the 0.21 second gap. Times read straight since only one unit exists.
Only wind legal marks at plus 2.0 meters per second or less count, so wind aided runs above that line are left out. Hand timed marks are left out. Ties share rank, which is why Gay and Blake both sit second. Indoor 60 meter splits are left out. Bolt at 9.58 clears Greene by 0.21 seconds. Gay and Blake share 9.69 with Powell one step behind at 9.72. Coleman and Bromell share 9.76 with Omanyala one step behind at 9.77. Carter at 9.78 and Greene at 9.79 close the ten.
FAQ
Who owns the 100 meter record?
Usain Bolt at 9.58 seconds from Berlin 2009. Gay and Blake share second at 9.69.
Do wind aided times count?
No. Only wind legal marks count, so windy runs sit outside this table even when faster.
Why are Gay and Blake tied?
They share rank. This table lists both at 9.69 instead of forcing an order.
Why are hand timed marks missing?
Because hand timing rounds to tenths and lacks photo finish proof. Only fully automatic times count.
Sources
- World Athletics all time lists (men 100 m, wind legal marks)
- World Athletics record reports (Berlin 2009 through Nairobi 2021)
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · 10 entries
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